Senior Project Controller - Columbia, MD

Rohde & Schwarz; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ROHDE & SCHWARZ GmbH & Co. KG, located in Columbia, Maryland, is seeking a qualified individual to manage project controlling and budgeting. The role involves acting as a financial advisor to project leaders and overseeing cost forecasting, cash flow, and compliance with corporate standards.

The ideal candidate will be adept in financial modeling and scenario analysis to support decision-making. This position requires attention to detail and the ability to identify financial risks and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in project controlling and finance.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and variance analysis.
• Strong analytical skills for cash flow oversight.

Responsibilities

• Direct end-to-end project controlling as a financial advisor.
• Lead project budgeting and consolidated forecasting.
• Manage ongoing cost forecasting and project cash flow.
• Review milestones and assess financial impacts.
• Identify risks and opportunities in financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Perform financial modeling for executive decision-making.

Job description

• Direct end-to-end project controlling, acting as the financial advisor to project leaders and liaison to Finance teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project budgeting, consolidated forecasting, variance analysis, and executive financial reporting.
• Manage ongoing cost forecasting, partnering with project teams to project future expenses and estimate total cost at completion.
• Oversee project cash flow, including milestone tracking, funding level management, and timely customer invoicing.
• Review project milestones and assess financial impacts of key program decisions.
• Identify commercial risks and financial opportunities, driving continuous improvements in controlling processes.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and applicable regulatory requirements, supporting internal and external audits.
• Analyze financial impacts of scope or contract changes, providing data-driven insights during commercial negotiations.
• Perform financial modeling and scenario analysis to support executive decision-making and cost optimization.
• Support implementation and enhancement of project tracking and financial control systems.
• Maintain financial dashboards, KPIs, and reporting on project performance and initiatives.