Project Controller

Welcoming you to the team

In this role, you will be part of the operation team in our business group G&T (Generation and Transmission) specializing in the execution of turn-key and supply-only contracts for Subsea and Land cable manufacturing and installation around the globe. Location: Oslo, Norway or Paris, France.

Getting a flying start

The Project Controller collaborates with the project, tender and the finance teams in G&T, including plant controllers and the central Finance team.

Responsible for all financial aspects within the respective project team and the controlling department, in close coordination with the Project Financial Controllers:

Maintains at all point in the project execution life the best/robust view at completion
Be the business partner of the Project Manager.
Be the main source of data to Project Financial Controllers (supports for example the phasing over calendar periods – respecting the financial reporting needs of Nexans).
Performs as part of the reporting the deviations’ analysis towards forecasts and budgets.
Takes part in all relevant activities to keep a good overview of the risks and opportunities, and their possible impacts on the project P&L.
Able, together with the Project Manager, to challenge the project team to get the most accurate picture of the project development.
Commercially oriented to seek for Opportunities and Variation Orders when applicable.
Able to structure in set up phase the projects under multi-unit environment (involving various entities within the company)
Follows-up various project related financial items such as tax, duties, bonds, commissions, indexation, hedging of metals and currencies.
Follows-up on production orders from the production factories, on marine & onshore installation activities (from Nexans own vessels and installation departments to subcontractors), and all other project activities (PMT, Engineering, Procurement, etc.).
Strives for opportunities on cash in acceleration
Comfortable working in SAP (establishing work breakdown structure, Sales Orders, etc.).
Reporting lines : hierarchically to Lead Project Controller and operationally to Project Manager.
Depending on seniority, the level of responsibility among the above will vary

How you make an impact

You come to life when working in collaboration with others and enjoy giving and receiving growth feedback.
You are curious and love finding simple solutions to challenging tenders and have a high sense of quality and time.
You have a team spirit and are motivated by bringing the teams together.
It comes naturally for you to organize and plan in a structured manner.
You have an analytical and strategic mindset with the urge to understand the business.

Your starting point when you join :

Education: Bachelor or Master degree in a relevant financial field, or with Engineer background and relevant financial experience.
Experience: preferably 10 years working experience with a background from EPCI / turnkey project environment within EPC Contractor including large scale projects €500-1000+m.
Large work capacity, ability and experience to work in a fast-paced international environment.
Strong business analytical and problem-solving skills, and high sense of quality and on-time performance.
Advanced user of Excel, and relevant experience working with SAP. Power BI (or similar tool) user experience is a plus.
Experience reviewing and understanding contracts and other legal documents.
Some knowledge of IFRS accounting principles.
Good communication and co-operation skills.
Fluent in English, Norwegian is a plus.
Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative.