Project controller

Job description

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Company Profile

At Schneider, we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. We empower all to make the most of their energy and resources , ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment.

We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability. We combine world-leading energy technologies, real-time automation, software and services into integrated solutions for Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries.

We are committed to unleash the infinite possibilities of an open, global, innovative community that is passionate about our Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values.

Process Automation is a global business unit building value in today’s ever-changing industrial world by forging new connections among people, processes and technologies. Schneider Electric’s process automation solutions help our customers to drive their operations to higher and higher value utilising proven Schneider Electric technology and expertise enabling success.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Process Automation (PA) business unit for an experienced Project Controller to join our Finance team, operating as part of the North Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa Hub (NESSA) team. You can be based in our office in Crawley or any other Schneider Electric office in UK, but you need to be willing to travel to Crawley when required.

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Your mission:

This role will be instrumental in the monitoring and review of major projects in our UK&I Hub, as well as review of major service contracts. The position will report to Hub Finance Business Partner and will operate as part of the Hub Finance team.

Deep knowledge of project accounting is essential; the ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate sound accounting knowledge whilst also showing commercial awareness. Working with the Project Managers and the wider team the successful candidate will be expected to contribute towards the development of a compelling vision and then deliver that vision to inspire and motivate the projects team to drive the business forward to achieve our goals. Combining these qualities with a demonstrable strong and disciplined business acumen. Amongst many factors, success will be dependent on having a sharp eye for detail and the tenacity required to succeed.

As an experienced Accounting professional, this position will be the focal point of Schneider Electric Process Automation’s Project Accounting across a wide range of industry sectors including oil and gas, pharmaceutical, power and nuclear, food and beverage as well as water and utilities, automotive and energy.

Your main responsibilities:

· Carry out the full lifecycle of Projects and SLA’s within the UK&I business.
· Full review of project set up and analysis of costs to agree release of project to live status.
· Continual monthly reviews of all projects in UK&I and Sweden, looking at opportunities, risk, forecasting, status and any other important information.
· Once the project has been completed, carry out a thorough review to ensure closure can be completed.
· Similar to projects, for SLA’s a thorough monthly review needs to take place to ensure that any issues/opportunities are known about.
· Produce the monthly backlog file, to track revenue and costs for all projects/SLA’s in UK&I. This will aid the FP&A controller in the production of the forecast.
· Produce the monthly schedules for the EMEA team; Factory load, Segmentation, Imminent loss and UPOC.
· A key item for the role is GMI tracking and review. For all project’s there needs to be continuous monitoring of gross margin changes (both positive and negative) to track the overall improvement being created by the projects team.
· Act as the key interface between Finance and the wider business to ensure accuracy of reporting and early disclosure of any issues (positive or negative).
· Look at continual process improvement, to ensure efficiency in the way both Finance and the Projects teamwork.
· Assist the FP&A Controller with any aspects of month end or the forecast as required.
· Maintain and build upon the good business relationships already held within the hub.
· Guide and mentor another project controller in another region on best practice.
· Assist the Financial Accountant with any external/internal audit queries as required.

About you:

· Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with a minimum of 2-3 years post qualified experience
· Strong ability to develop and maintain customer relationships (internal and external).
· Innovative, creative and flexible in their approach.
· Highly self-motivated, proactive, driven and ambitious.
· Requires a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in their work.
· Needs to be commercially astute when reviewing projects.
· Should have a cost-conscious approach to all their work and reviews.
· Demonstrate the Schneider Electric SCOPE values.
· Strong project accounting background, with understanding of POC accounting.
· SAP and HFM Essbase experience preferred, but not essential.
· Willingness to travel.

Our offer

· You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with significant personal responsibility and flexible working models to ensure a balance of family and working life
· Optimal support on your career path through regular training opportunities
· A dynamic and personal atmosphere, working with a global team
· A company culture that encourages performance and cooperation
· An attractive compensation package including the comprehensive fringe benefits expected of an international company
· We are an employer that is characterized by both the appreciation and equal opportunities of our employees, a recipe for generating success.

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