Senior Project Controller

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Location:

Nelson, NH
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• Manage the financial performance of assigned projects throughout their lifecycle — from tender handover to completion.
• Maintain accurate and timely project cost reporting, including actuals, forecasts, commitments, and accruals.
• Own the monthly margin tracking and forecasting process, ensuring explanations for variances between forecast, actuals, and prior periods.
• Support the month‑end close process in coordination with central Finance, including journal preparation, WIP calculations, and revenue recognition in line with accounting standards.
• Monitor project cash flow, billing milestones, and payment schedules to support working capital management.

• Act as a trusted business partner to Project Managers, Construction Managers, and the Operations Director.
• Support monthly operational review meetings with project‑level P&L reporting, variance analysis, and commentary.
• Drive accountability for project financial outcomes through clear reporting and root‑cause analysis.

• Lead the monthly forecasting cycle, consolidating project data into divisional financial forecasts.
• Identify and quantify potential margin improvements or risks early, proposing corrective actions.

• Accurate and timely monthly project financial reporting.
• Forecast‑to‑actual margin variance within agreed thresholds (e.g. ±2–3%).
• Demonstrable impact on project profitability through proactive financial insights.
• Effective partnership with Operations and Finance, evidenced by consistent delivery of performance KPIs.
• Continuous improvement in project financial processes and data quality.

Essential / Desirable:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Engineering (with strong financial background).

Essential / Desirable: 5–10 years’ experience in (project) controlling or financial management serving as a business partner.

• Solid understanding of project accounting, cost control, and WIP management.
• Strong Excel and ERP system skills (e.g. SAP, Oracle, or equivalent project systems).
• Proven ability to interpret and communicate complex financial information to non‑financial stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Strong business partnering and communication skills.
• Analytical thinker with problem‑solving capability.
• Resilient, proactive, and collaborative approach.

• Commercially driven and detail‑oriented.
• High integrity and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Commitment to confidentiality and data protection.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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