Director Project Controlling Emea

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pThe Director Project Controlling EMEA leads the regional Project Controlling organization and has end-to-end responsibility for financial governance, transparency and performance management across the EMEA project portfolio.
The role acts as a strategic finance partner to EMEA Operations, Business Unit leadership and the Executive Leadership Team, converting complex project and portfolio information into clear decisions and actions.br/The position ensures reliable forecasting, margin protection, cash optimization, strong risk management and consistent application of project accounting and control standards.
It also develops a high-performing multinational team and drives standardization, digitalization and continuous improvement across countries and business units.
/p h3bWe offer: /b /h3 ul liCareer Development /li liCompetitive Compensation And Benefits /li liPay Transparency /li liGlobal Opportunities /li /ul pLearn More Here: /p pShould this role be filled in Italy the base pay range for this role is estimated to be ****** € - ******* € at the time of posting.
Compensation will be aligned with the applicable National Collective Labour Agreement, namely the CBA "Metalmeccanico Industria".
/p pFinal compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skillsbr/ /p h3bTasks and Qualifications: /b /h3 pbResponsabilities: /b /p pbEMEA Portfolio Performance and Executive Business Partnership /b /p ul liOwn the financial oversight and performance management of the EMEA project portfolio, ensuring predictable delivery against budget, forecast and strategic commitments.
/li liAct as trusted finance advisor to Business Unit Leaders on portfolio optimization, transformation and sustainable profitable growth.
/li liLead regional portfolio and performance reviews, clearly articulating drivers of margin, volume, cost, risk, cash and forecast variances and defining corrective actions with accountable owners.
/li liChallenge Operations and Project Execution teams to protect project economics, improve outcomes and deliver agreed financial commitments.
/li /ul pbProject Financial Governance and Controls /b /p ul liEnsure robust project lifecycle governance, including contract review, baseline validation, EAC, percentage-of-completion accounting, forecast updates, variance management and project close-out.
/li liEnsure compliance with IFRS 15, US GAAP, internal accounting policies and regional/global control requirements.
/li liStrengthen the control environment through effective internal controls, balance-sheet and project reconciliations,



audit coordination and timely remediation of findings.
/li liDrive consistency, data quality and transparency across project financial reporting, management dashboards and executive commentary.
/li /ul pbRisk, Opportunity, Margin and Cash Management /b /p ul liLead EMEA portfolio risk and opportunity governance, ensuring early identification, robust quantification, ownership, mitigation and appropriate financial recognition.
/li liDrive margin protection and profitability improvement through structured deep dives, root-cause analysis, recovery plans, change-order governance, claims support and lessons learned.
/li liOptimize project cash flow and working capital through milestone billing, collections, advance payments, inventory/WIP management and disciplined follow-up of overdue receivables.
/li liAssess contractual and commercial exposures, including penalties, contingent revenues, customer claims, supplier/subcontractor risks and non-conformance costs.
/li /ul pbLeadership and Organizational Capability /b /p ul liLead, coach and develop a multinational Project Controlling organization across EMEA /li liBuild a culture of accountability, constructive challenge, collaboration and continuous improvement, supported by clear objectives, performance management, succession planning and development actions.
/li liEnsure effective resource allocation and organizational design aligned with business priorities, portfolio complexity and transformation needs.
/li /ul pbTransformation, Standardization and Digital Finance /b /p ul liDrive standardization of project controlling methodologies, governance routines, reporting frameworks and key performance indicators across EMEA.
/li liLead finance transformation and process-improvement initiatives in partnership with Finance, Operations, PMO, Business Transformation and IT.
/li li- Leverage SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, Power BI, advanced analytics and AI-enabled insights to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, scenario analysis and decision support.
/li /ul pbCommercial and Strategic Support /b /p ul liProvide financial challenge and support during bid, quotation and contract-review activities for complex or strategically important opportunities.
/li liAssess cost structures, margins,



cash profiles, commercial terms, capacity implications and risk-adjusted profitability using historical project performance and scenario analysis.
/li liPartner with Commercial, Legal, Sales Controlling and Estimation teams to improve deal quality and protect long-term customer and portfolio profitability.
/li /ul pbQualifications and Experience /b /p ul liMaster degree in Finance, Economics, Management Engineering, Business Administration or a comparable discipline.
/li liMinimum 10 years of progressive experience in project controlling, finance operations or commercial finance within a complex, international and project-driven environment; substantial leadership experience required.
/li liDemonstrated experience managing large project portfolios and multicultural teams across countries and business units.
/li liStrong knowledge of percentage-of-completion accounting, IFRS 15 revenue recognition, US GAAP and project financial controls.
/li liExperience in automation, engineering, construction, supply chain solutions, EPC or another long-cycle project business is highly desirable.
/li /ul pbFunctional and Technical Competencies /b /p ul liExpertise in EAC forecasting, portfolio governance, FPA, budgeting, risk management, cash flow, working capital, internal controls and audit management.
/li liAbility to link project schedules, operational progress, commercial obligations and financial outcomes; knowledge of earned value and integrated scheduling is an advantage.
/li liStrong digital mindset and practical experience with ERP, analytics and reporting platforms such as SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, Power BI and advanced Microsoft Excel.
/li liExperience leading transformation, process standardization, organizational change and performance-improvement initiatives.
/li /ul pbLeadership and Personal Capabilities /b /p ul liStrategic and analytical thinker with strong business judgement and the ability to translate complex issues into executive-level insights and clear actions.
/li liCredible, constructive and resilient leader who combines strong ownership with collaboration and develops accountability in others.
/li li- Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills across Finance, Operations, Commercial and senior executive audiences.
/li liComfortable operating in a matrix organization, managing ambiguity and balancing regional consistency with local business requirements.
/li liFluent professional English required; additional EMEA languages are an advantage.
Willingness to travel across EMEA as business needs require.
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