Strategic Project Controller for PMO & Budgeting

AVESTA WORKS; Avesta kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Outokumpu Avesta Works in Sweden is seeking a Project Controller to join the PMO. You will support project managers by providing structure, transparency, and financial control across the project lifecycle, ensuring schedules and budgets stay aligned with business goals.

You will collaborate with Project Management, Operations, Finance, and HR to deliver timely reporting, KPI tracking, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement in governance and project delivery.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, Industrial Management or related field.
• Experience in project controlling, project management, or financial project support.
• Proven experience in project control with focus on scheduling and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor project schedules, costs, and budgets.
• Support Project Managers with planning, forecasting, and project control activities.
• Provide financial follow-up and cost control to ensure projects remain within approved budgets.
• Prepare monthly project reporting for Project Management and Finance.
• Analyze project data and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Develop and monitor project KPIs and performance metrics.
• Identify risks, deviations, and opportunities, and support mitigation actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within project governance and reporting processes.
• Ensure high-quality documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Project controlling

Forecasting

Budget monitoring

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

English fluency

Education

University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, Industrial Management

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Outokumpu Avesta Works in Sweden is seeking a Project Controller to join the PMO. You will support project managers by providing structure, transparency, and financial control across the project lifecycle, ensuring schedules and budgets stay aligned with business goals.

You will collaborate with Project Management, Operations, Finance, and HR to deliver timely reporting, KPI tracking, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement in governance and project delivery.