Senior Project Controller

Welcoming you to the team

In this role, you will be part of the finance team in our business group G&T (Generation and Transmission, formerly SLS - Subsea and Land Systems), specializing in the execution of turn-key and supply-only contracts for Subsea and Land cable manufacturing and installation around the globe.

Getting a flying start

The Senior 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:

Maintains at all point in the project execution life the best/robust view at completion, as well as control of 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 projects under multi-unit environment (involving various entities within the company)
Follows-up all various project related financial items such as tax, duties, bonds, commissions, indexation, hedging of metals and currencies.
Follows-up cashflow and strives for opportunities on cash in acceleration.
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.).
Comfortable working in SAP to establish and maintain the work breakdown structure (WBS) throughout the project’s lifetime.

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: Minimum 10 years working experience, preferably 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.
Good 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.

Other Information:

For more information please contact G&T Project and Tender Controlling Head; Damien de Quillacq on cell +47 482 777 98