Project Controller

Schneider Electric; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Malaysia is seeking a Project Controller to drive accurate, timely reporting of project KPIs and financial performance across the Execution Center. You will partner with Tender and Execution teams, ensure IFRS compliance, and apply REL, KPI, and risk management practices.

You will coach a regional team, harmonize data in the Solutions Database, and support management with insights to improve margins and cash.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent (engineering, economics or business focus).
• Fluent in English; Mandarin advanced is a plus.
• 5 years of experience in Finance & Control or project environment.
• Experience as Finance Business Partner in project environment.
• Strong communication, analytical and leadership capabilities; global exposure a plus.
• Digital skills such as RPA are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Corporate, Finance & Control functions to track financial performance of project execution.
• Support and challenge Project Manager on revenue recognition, margin, cash, tax, and related finance activities.
• Assist tender leaders to assess financial aspects for new opportunities and capture lessons learned.
• Coordinate with Execution Controller to ensure alignment with Global governance (REL, KPIs, Contracts).
• Provide Execution Center leader with financial performance data (margin, cash, REL).
• Ensure data loaded in Solution Database and develop KPIs to monitor execution performance.

Skills

Strong communication

Strong analytical

Leadership

Multicultural teamwork

RPA/digital skills

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

A level +5 years experience

Job description

Do you dream of working in a company that is driven by a meaningful purpose? An inclusive company that empowers you to do your best and be innovative?

We are looking for a Project Controller to make a difference! At Schneider Electric, we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. We empower all to do more with less, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment. We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability.

Mission

Responsible for accurate, timely reporting of Financial and non-financial KPIs of the Execution Center/ Hub, in strong collaboration with F&PA. Monitor and challenge project performance (P&L, Cash Curve, CCO GM evolution, etc.) supporting Tender & Execution teams, relating directly to the Project Portfolio. Ensure compliance with internal policies, local procedures and IFRS15, as well as application of business and system processes. Implementation of all project controlling relevant rules, methods, processes and tools (REL, risk/opportunity analysis/review, solution database, Solutions Guidelines, IFRS). Advise Management and Execution Center Leader on key issues and priorities (risks / loss / opportunities) to achieve targets.

Scope and Environment

Reports solid line to Power System Cluster Finance Business Partner and covers the Performance Scope relating to the Project Portfolio from OG Sales to DVC GM, including Over/under DVC recovery and all Project Portfolio Balance Sheet items. The Referent for Project Controlling – train and coach the team and should make sure that key practices are properly implemented (e.g. labor rate calculation)

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Corporate, Finance & Control functions in order to help in the follow up of financial performance of project execution: Legal, Tax, Treasury, Solution Risk Managers, Contract Managers, Contract administrators, and Finance Business analysts.
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• As business partner during project Selling and Execution phases, support and challenge Project Manager in all relevant projects aspects with close focus/follow up on the finance activities (Revenue recognition, Margin, Cash, Tax, …) in order to improve project financial performance.
• As business partner for tender leader to support and challenge the financial aspects for new opportunities as well with captured lessons learned from executed projects
• Build strong relationship with Project Execution controller to ensure alignment on the role and responsibilities of project controller. Help Finance & Control leader ensuring the implementation of the Financial governance as defined by the Global teams: REL, KPIs, Risk & Contract, Solutions Guidelines
• Providing to the Execution Center leader with the financial performance of project execution: margin slippage and cash performance (R-I-C). During Execution, participate and animate REL4 for the region; ensure REL 1/2/3 are in place in zones / countries. Participate to REL5.
• Ensure the pertinence of data loaded in Solution Database. Build KPI (GM OTD variation, GM backlog, etc…) in order to understand the performance of execution and to propose and support action plans to management.
• Implementation of all project controlling relevant rules, methods, processes and tools in accordance to Global Project Controlling requirements.
• Provide coaching (being Referent) and induction to the Project Controller and the team Referent of the projects business towards Global Customer Project organization and Cluster

What qualifications will make you successful?

• University and/or Business School: Master's degree or equivalent A level +5 years (either Engineering, Economics, or commercial high school degree)
• Fluent in English. Fluent/Advance in Mandarin
• 5 years of experience in Finance & Control or Project environment
• Experience as Finance Business Partner in Project environment
• Experience in a Multi-cultural team environment is a plus
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• Strong communication skills to drive high performance and collaborate effectivelly with diverse stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills to handle complex matters in a synthetic way
• Proven leadership skills to act as trusted advisor toward different management levels
• Digital skills (e.g. RPA) is a plus

What's in it for me?

• Meaningful work with direct impact on commercial strategy and organizational growth
• Collaborative culture that champions innovation, learning, and professional development
• Opportunity to lead digitization efforts and shape the future of finance operations
• Supportive environment where your expertise and ideas are valued

Rewards designed for you

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: We see you and we value you. It’s more than just pay and benefits—it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed to help you perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential. The package helps you care for yourself and your family, plan your future, grow your skills and career, collaborate in an inclusive workplace, and contribute to your community. At Schneider Electric, we’re here for what matters most to you. Discover more at our Career Page.

* Country-specific programs and initiatives may be available.

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

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We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

This position will be posted until filled.

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