Project Controls Specialist / Specjalista / tka ds. kontroli projektów

Jacobs; Kraków; Híbrido; PLN 180.000 - 270.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Flexible working hours

Short Fridays

LuxMed medical package

Holiday allowance

Descripción de la vacante

Jacobs is seeking a Finance/Project Controls professional in Kraków to manage project budgets, forecasts and financial reporting across multiple international projects. You will partner with Project Managers and finance teams to ensure profitability and cash flow, delivering dashboards and analyses to stakeholders.

The role requires strong analytical skills, Excel, and experience with Power BI and ERP systems. Hybrid work and international collaboration are offered.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in a project-based environment and financial analysis preferred.
• Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and financial reporting.
• Excellent Excel skills and ability to work with numerical data.
• Experience with Power BI, ERP systems, or project management tools.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; proactive problem-solving.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain project budgets for new and ongoing projects.
• Prepare and maintain accurate cost forecasts, including Estimate at Completion (EAC).
• Monitor project costs, financial performance, profitability, and key project metrics.
• Identify and report project risks, cost variances, and emerging trends.
• Review project documentation and contracts for compliance and support operational compliance.
• Support change management and assess the financial impact of project changes.
• Prepare project reports, dashboards, and financial analyses for stakeholders.
• Support client invoicing, payment applications, and cash flow monitoring.
• Develop and maintain client billing rates for Time & Material projects.
• Assist with subcontractor cost management and reconciliations.
• Contribute to project performance reviews by providing financial insights.
• Support project close-out activities and lessons learned.
• Provide financial insights and business partnering support to PMs and other stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost management

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Power BI

ERP systems

Communication

Analytical skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Engineering, Project Management

Herramientas

Power BI

ERP systems

Project management software

Descripción del empleo

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

In Jacobs, every dayis achanceto make the world a better place - let's design your career with us!

Your impact

We are an international engineering company providing services in the field of technical consulting, design, and investment project management.

Our GDC Poland is made of skilled experts and professionals that support local and international projects from offices located in Krakow and Warsaw. They cover the following markets

• Advanced Facilities
• Water&Environment
• Transportation
• Energy&Power
• Cities&Places

By working together in international teams and with different perspectives, we gain the experience that is our collective strength.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets for new and ongoing projects
• Prepare and maintain accurate project cost forecasts, including Estimate at Completion (EAC), and support project financial planning throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor project costs, financial performance, profitability, and key project metrics to maintain financial transparency and support continuous improvement activities and effective decision-making.
• Identify and report project risks, cost variances, and emerging trends
• Review project documentation and contracts to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and support operational compliance across projects.
• Support change management and assess the financial impact of project changes and change orders
• Prepare project reports, dashboards, and financial analyses for internal and external stakeholders
• Support client invoicing, payment applications, and cash flow monitoring activities.
• Develop and maintain client billing rates for Time & Material projects
• Assist with subcontractor cost management, procurement-related activities, and financial reconciliations
• Contribute to project performance reviews by providing financial insights and recommendations.
• Support project close-out activities, reconciliations, and lessons learned.
• Provide financial insights and business partnering support to Project Managers and other stakeholders, collaborating across project, finance, and operational teams to support successful project delivery and informed business decisions.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field
• Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Experience in a project-based environment, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Controlling, or a similar analytical role is preferred.
• Understanding of project controls principles, including budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with numerical data
• Very good Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Power BI, ERP systems, reporting tools, or project management systems would be an advantage
• Very good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Very good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to work late shifts for up to two weeks per month would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Occasional business travel may be required

We offer

• Full-time employment contract with salary corresponding to qualifications
• The possibility to work in the office or in a hybrid model
• Flexible working hours
• "Short Fridays" (Monday – Thursday 8.5h, Friday 6h),
• Membership in Jacobs social networks (Women's network, One World, PRISM, Careers Network, Collectively, SpeakUp and others) and participation in initiatives related to their activities,
• Benefits package (LuxMed medical package, additional life insurance, holiday allowance, multisport card co-financing, My Benefit cafeteria system, psychological care),
• Holiday allowance („wczasy pod gruszą“)

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