Vacancy
Project
Controller

PROJECT CONTROLLER

Employment status: full-time / 40 hours per week

As a Project Controller, you are responsible for the financial parts of the project reporting which provides (Project) Management the appropriate steering information regarding ongoing projects based on financial progress. You continuously monitor project revenues and costs against the initial estimates and in relation with the final invoice to ensure accurate accounting and billing, and to allow for necessary adjustments if needed. Promoting/increasing professionalism towards external parties, conducting quality controls, and improving invoicing and payment processes are also key aspects of this role.

The workday may involve assisting with project forecasts, verifying initial estimates, ensuring the accuracy of reported project costs, and processing and verifying sales invoices. You are confident and possess strong communication skills. You work closely together with Project Manager(s) and colleagues from the Finance department.

The main duties and responsibilities are:

• Monitoring of the project administration in our ERP system and contributing to its development, particularly in reporting.

• Assisting with and verifying initial estimates for new projects, taking into account the completeness of the quotation and internal margin objectives.

• Identifying financial risks and advising on potential solutions.

• Establishing and monitoring project budgets and project sheets.

• Monitoring progress, identifying and reporting deviations to the Finance Manager.

• Preparing and presenting financial monthly reports (work in progress and project forecast) to (Project) Management.

• Translating financial data into clear analyses and recommendations.

• Checking the timeliness and completeness of sales invoice.

• Conducting post-calculation of projects, technically closing projects, and preparing closing reports.

• Advising the (Project) Management team.

• Supporting the Business/Financial Controller in their activities, including ensuring that all balance accounts are reconciled.

WE OFFER

As a Project Controller at CAPE Holland, you’ll undertake a challenging role where no day is the same!

You’ll have the freedom to take your own initiatives with ample room for development and self-improvement.

We offer a competitive salary, holiday pay, travel allowance, and participation in a favourable pension scheme. In a personal conversation, we’d be happy to discuss other pleasant employment conditions.

And let’s not forget… you’ll be joining an enthusiastic and close-knit team. Everyone contributes to the process and is #CAPEABLE in their own way. You’ll receive a warm welcome, making you feel at home quickly. We also look forward to seeing you at team outings and Friday afternoon drinks.

WE ASK

You are capable of working multidisciplinary and don’t adhere strictly to a 9-to-5 mentality. You are proactive, and with your hands-on mentality, you ensure that things get done. Additionally, you possess:

• A completed HBO/WO degree with a direction towards Finance, Accounting, or a similar field.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Project Controller or a similar role.

• Excellent analytical and (business) communication skills.

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and analysis.

• Ability to work independently while also being a team player.

• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.

• Proficiency in automated data processing, particularly a very good command of MS Office applications and experience with an ERP system.

• Good command of the Dutch and English languages, both written and spoken.

Key competencies:

• Attention to details

• Financial /analytical Insight

• Collaboration

• Integrity

• Progress monitoring

• Quality-oriented

• Performance motivation

• Flexibility

• Customer orientation

If the Project Controller role aligns well with your skills and interests, please fill out the form below. We’d love to get in touch with you.