Project Controller

Swisslog; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading robotics company as a Project Controller where you'll support project and department managers in finance and ERP system matters throughout the project lifecycle. You'll help guide decision-making, analyze project statuses, and support financial reporting processes. If you have strong analytical skills and a BS in finance or accounting with relevant experience, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Inclusive and diverse workplace

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a financial analyst or controlling role.
• Experience in controlling within an industrial environment.
• Solid interest in business and project business.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop project controlling tools & reports.
• Support Business Unit Managers in monitoring and analyzing KPIs.
• Participate in monthly Project Review meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiations skills

Collaboration skills

Education

BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

Tools

MS-Office (particularly Excel & Power BI)

SAP

Job description

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Where do people love what they do, and being great at what they do? At Swisslog, that’s where! Our teams are the heart of a world-leading Robotics company that’s harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We’re transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets. Our Project Controller is responsible for the support of project and department managers in all finance and ERP systems related matters during the project life cycle including pre-sales, execution, and warranty. Mainly the cost accounting, analysis, controlling and forecasting on the active projects in realization, and participation in the monthly PPR’s. Project controllers are responsible for supporting our monthly closing process as well as statutory US GAAP, IFRS, Internal Controls Systems, and sales & use tax audits throughout the year.

Responsibilities

Make an impact

• Maintain and develop the existing project controlling tools & reports
• Maintain, develop, and create local project controlling reports for communication with business unit managers to guide decision making
• Support Business Unit Manager in monitoring and analyzing KPI’s
• Support Project Manager in monitoring and analyzing KPI’s
• Responsible for the commercial status in the ERP system for all projects assigned
• Project Cash Flow reporting, forecasting, and analysis
• Participating in the monthly Project Review meetings
• Participate in local risk reviews and lessons learned sessions as required
• Compile and analyze data to prepare quarterly forecast
• Support Business Unit Manager and department managers to develop the annual budget for the business unit and develop hourly rates
• Support department managers in the monthly analysis of FPO and definition of actions
• Support other accounting personnel in monthly activities (balance sheet analysis, divisional reporting, corporate reporting)
  
  

Application Requirements

What you need to succeed

• BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• 3-5 years of experience in financial analyst or controlling role
• Good analytical & problem-solving skills
• Experience in controlling in industrial environment
• MS-Office proficiency (particularly Excel & Power BI)
• Working independently and collaborating with a team
• Negotiations skills
• Communicates openly and effectively with management
  
  

Desirable

• Solid Interest in the business
• Experience in project business
• SAP experience
• Global & International business knowledge
  
  

Our promise to you

Swisslog is a world of opportunity for people who can deliver a game changing mission: driving the future of intralogistics, by shaping an era of robotic and data-driven automated solutions that create exceptional customer value.

Join us on this journey and you’ll be part of a global enterprise that’s proud of its Swiss roots - and hugely excited by the worldwide opportunities open to everyone in the Swisslog family. So come and realize your potential, in a team that’s united by passion and driven by the OneSwisslog team spirit.

About Swisslog

Swisslog is shaping the future of intralogistics. As part of the KUKA Group, we work on the latest technologies that are reimagining the world of logistics. We’re a team of 2,900 experts from 50 countries, serving some of the world's largest and most exciting brands. Together, we’re implementing smart and innovative approaches - including flexible robot-based and data-driven automation solutions that are transforming the supply chain. So join our team and share your unique perspective.

Join the journey!

If you think a career with Swisslog could be what you are looking for, we´d love to hear from you.

We´re looking forward to receiving your application!

Linkedin Reference: Note for United States job postings (EEO statement): Swisslog is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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