Project Finance Controller

Michael Page; Hengelo; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative projects

Senior stakeholder exposure

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Destinus is seeking a Revenue & Project Controller to bridge commercial contracts, project execution and financial reporting within an international finance team. This role focuses on IFRS 15, revenue recognition, and contract accounting in a fast-growing environment.

You will partner with Planning, Operations and Commercial teams, review Salesforce-derived data, challenge assumptions, and drive process improvements across order-to-cash and ERP platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Financial Control, Revenue Control, Accounting, Audit, or Project Finance.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, particularly IFRS 15 Revenue Recognition.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting commercial contracts from an accounting perspective.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics, and familiarity with Salesforce is considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze customer contracts to determine IFRS 15 revenue recognition.
• Assess performance obligations, pricing structures, delivery milestones, and other terms affecting revenue.
• Ensure accurate monthly revenue postings in accordance with IFRS requirements.
• Investigate and resolve complex revenue recognition issues and exceptions.
• Serve as a key point of contact for revenue accounting and IFRS 15-related matters across the organization.
• Support internal and external audits, including discussions with auditors regarding revenue recognition methodologies and accounting treatments.
• Provide guidance and oversight to the Accounts Receivable function regarding invoicing and revenue-related accounting activities.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end closing activities.
• Ensure the effectiveness of internal controls related to revenue and contract accounting.
• Monitor the alignment between commercial agreements, invoicing processes, and financial reporting.
• Review legacy and ongoing projects from a financial perspective.
• Analyze project costs, commitments, and completion status.
• Determine project closure readiness and ensure proper financial treatment of remaining balances.
• Support the clean-up and optimization of historical project accounting records.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Salesforce

Job description

Revenue Control & IFRS 15

• Review and analyze customer contracts to determine the appropriate revenue recognition treatment under IFRS 15.
• Assess performance obligations, pricing structures, delivery milestones, acceptance criteria, and other contractual terms impacting revenue recognition.
• Ensure accurate monthly revenue postings in accordance with IFRS requirements.
• Investigate and resolve complex revenue recognition issues and exceptions.
• Serve as a key point of contact for revenue accounting and IFRS 15-related matters across the organization.
• Support internal and external audits, including discussions with auditors regarding revenue recognition methodologies and accounting treatments.
• Provide guidance and oversight to the Accounts Receivable function regarding invoicing and revenue-related accounting activities.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end closing activities.
• Ensure the effectiveness of internal controls related to revenue and contract accounting.
• Monitor the alignment between commercial agreements, invoicing processes, and financial reporting.

Financial Control & Accounting Oversight

• Provide guidance and oversight to the Accounts Receivable function regarding invoicing and revenue-related accounting activities.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end closing activities.
• Ensure the effectiveness of internal controls related to revenue and contract accounting.
• Monitor the alignment between commercial agreements, invoicing processes, and financial reporting.

Business Partnering & Process Improvement

• Work closely with Planning, Operations, and Commercial teams to validate business assumptions and financial impacts.
• Review demand forecasts and sales pipeline information originating from Salesforce to ensure financial accuracy and completeness.
• Challenge business stakeholders when data, assumptions, or contract structures create accounting or reporting risks.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the order-to-cash, contract management, and revenue recognition processes.
• Contribute to the ongoing optimization of Microsoft Dynamics and related financial systems.

Project Control (Limited Scope)

• Review legacy and ongoing projects from a financial perspective.
• Analyze project costs, commitments, and completion status.
• Determine project closure readiness and ensure proper financial treatment of remaining balances.
• Support the clean-up and optimization of historical project accounting records.

International and fast-growing business environment.High level of ownership and visibility within the organization.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Financial Control, Revenue Control, Accounting, Audit, or Project Finance.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, particularly IFRS 15 Revenue Recognition.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting commercial contracts from an accounting perspective.
• Ability to navigate complex accounting issues while balancing business realities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics, and familiarity with Salesforce is considered an advantage.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving, and international environment.

Destinus is an innovative aerospace and technology company focused on developing advanced flight and defence solutions. To support its continued growth, the Finance team is looking for a Revenue & Project Controller who can bridge commercial contracts, project execution and financial reporting. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a highly dynamic and international environment where finance directly supports strategic business decisions

• The opportunity to work on innovative and highly impactful projects.
• Significant exposure to senior stakeholders across finance, operations and programme management.
• Collaborative team culture with ample opportunities for professional development and growth.