Junior Project Controller

Project Controller

Purpose of Role

Provide project controlling support for ETX projects, ensuring effective financial oversight, compliance, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

· Oversight of investment and project capacity costs for ETX Ath projects

· Financial reporting and control of investment/capacity costs with regulatory compliance

· Supporting Project Managers and the Project Controls & Governance team

· Managing controlling elements throughout project lifecycles

· Coordinating project procurement processes

· Detailed Duties

· Cost Oversight & Tracking

· Track project status across full lifecycle

· Assist with Total Project Costs (TPC) development

· Ensure compliance with NN and external regulations

· Write and maintain controlling standards, guidelines, tools, and templates

· Financial Reporting & Control

· Assist with AB/RE/LE budget submissions

· Review and accurately capture costs

· Ensure month-end accruals are accurate and supported

· Review and approve invoices (with challenge when required)

· Prepare monthly/AB/LE/RE variance reports

· Keep finance informed on project budgets including depreciation

· Project Support

· Support on Cost (Actual/AB/RE/LE), Purchasing, Risk, and Reporting

· Assist PMs and PCs with total project costs for each PEM gate

· Project Lifecycle Management

· Prepare monthly/AB/LE/RE TPCs

· Create Asset creation lists

· Create WBS structures

· Manage project closures

· Administer, report, and consolidate internal hours and recharges

· Procurement Coordination

· Support contract creation

· Create and administer Purchase Orders

· Ensure PO approval aligns with Delegation of Authority

· Review invoices against POs prior to payment

· Collaborate with local & central Procurement (IES) on larger contracts

· Scope of Authority

Full oversight of ETx-ATH CAPEX project portfolio

Make independent decisions within role scope

Ensure projects are approved according to plan

Independently support projects through governance processes

Additional Responsibilities

· Introduce innovative tools and technologies to enhance processes

· Collaborate with stakeholders on process improvements

· Provide backup support to other areas within the team

· Stakeholder Interaction

· Internal Stakeholders

· Project Managers

· Site Management

· Project Portfolio Manager (PPM)

· Site Finance

· Global/HQ Functions (Global Engineering Sourcing, Project Controlling, Finance)

· External Stakeholders

· Consultancy companies

· Engineering Partners

· Other contractors

· Communication Types

· Financial reporting on project investment and CAPEX

· First point of contact for investment/cap costs budgets

· Steering group presentations

· Vendor negotiation support for Project Directors/Managers

· PG presentations and action follow-ups

· Innovation & Development

· The role holder is expected to support and propose initiatives for the continuous development of project controlling tools and processes.

Candidate Requirements

· Master's, Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Business, or Finance

· Experience

· 0-3 years of controlling experience, preferably with investment projects and/or Quantity Surveying (QS) experience

Skills & Competencies

Skill Area Details

1. Communication: Strong written and spoken English; effective cooperation skills

2. Work Style: Self-starter with high results orientation

3. Analytical: Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities

4. Detail Orientation: Appropriate attention to detail when required

5. Organisation: Strong planning and organising capabilities

6. Resilience: Drive to see tasks through despite challenges

7. Stakeholder Management: Ability to engage effectively across functions and levels