Head of Project Controlling (Asset Heavy Industry)

Robert Half International Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Construction and Asset Heavy sector is seeking a dynamic Head of Project Controlling. In this pivotal role, you will manage a small team while overseeing project performance, cost control, and cashflow planning. Your expertise will be crucial in driving efficiency and improving internal processes. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in managing large-scale projects and a strong analytical mindset to interpret complex financial data. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will be valued.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in project controlling within the Asset Heavy sector.
• Strong understanding of financial data analysis and project performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regional accounting operations and project controlling activities.
• Drive project cost control and collaborate with project teams for performance monitoring.

Skills

Project Controlling

Cost Control

Cashflow Planning

Revenue Recognition

Excel Spreadsheets

Team Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

The Company

Our client is a leading player in the Construction and Asset Heavy industry. Keen to hire a hands-on, hardworking and motivated talent with Regional Project Controlling experience to manage project performance, cost & cashflow planning, strategy building, revenue recognition and review of contracts.

Welcome FP&A candidates from Asset Heavy sectors who are bright and driven, able to understand how construction works, and engage with project team to manage project performance & cost control from development to EPC.

Requirements

• Degree qualified with 10-15 years of prior Big 4 background and commercial sector experience in Infrastructure / Construction / Solar Power/Asset Heavy industry
• Experience in managing larger scale projects of minimally $50million and above
• Strong Project Controlling experience required, ability to manage project performance, cost control, cashflow planning, revenue recognition and review of contracts
• A bonus to have M&A/ restructuring experience
• Ability to work with Excel spreadsheets, organize and summarize concise data (able to be hands-on and drive improvement/automation, as current processes are manual)
• Team management experience is highly advantageous
• Traits: Fast paced, hardworking, hands-on, resilient, driven, independent, team player
• Ability to work in a lean structure in Singapore office

Job Scope

As the Head of Project Controlling, you will oversee a small team of direct reports in overseeing regional accounting operations, project controlling, revenue recognition, cash planning, reporting and treasury. You will play a key role in driving project cost control, partner with operations and project teams to closely monitor project performance from development, financing to EPC stages, as well as support in annual budget exercise and long term strategic plans. You will evaluate existing processes and continuously explore ways to improve processes and systems internally to improve efficiency and controls.

Excellent project accounting / project controlling experience, a good understanding in cost control and performance monitoring, as well as strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial data will be essential.

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Please send your resume, in WORD format only and quote reference number GH10794211, by clicking the apply button. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.