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Project Controller

anaergia

Treviglio, Bergamo, Italy Full-time Posted today
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Company Description: Anaergia (TSX: ANRG) is a global leader in offering sustainable solutions for the production of clean energy and the conversion of waste streams to resources. Through a proven portfolio of proprietary technological solutions, Anaergia maximizes the generation of renewable energy, diversion of waste from landfill and reduction of greenhouse gases for customers across the municipal, industrial, commercial and agricultural sectors. Headquartered in Burlington, ON, and through its multiple subsidiaries across North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, Anaergia is trusted at more than 1,600 installations globally. Job Overview The Project Controller is a key role within companies operating in the Engineering & Procurement (EP) and Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) sectors. Reporting within the Finance function and working in close collaboration with Project Management, the Project Controller is responsible for ensuring the financial and economic control of projects by supporting effective planning, monitoring project costs and revenues, and managing cash flows. The Project Controller serves as the primary interface between the Project Management, Procurement, and Finance functions, contributing to the achievement of project profitability targets and the optimization of project cash flows.   Key Responsibilities Planning and Budgeting * Support the Project Manager in the preparation of the project budget and the development of the project cost and revenue plan, including the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) and Financial Plan. * Establish project profitability targets and define the financial and economic baselines.   Cost Monitoring and Forecasting * Monitor and control actual project costs, including materials, labor, subcontracting, and other direct costs. * Periodically update the Estimate at Completion (EAC) and forecast the project's final cost. * Ensure consistency and alignment between actual costs, budget, and forecast throughout the project lifecycle. Variance Analysis * Analyze variances between planned and actual financial performance, identifying the root causes of deviations, including technical, contractual, and operational factors. * Recommend corrective actions and provide financial support to the Project Manager to mitigate project risks and improve performance. Progress Measurement and Revenue Control * Monitor project progress and Work Progress Status (WPS) / Statement of Work Progress (SOWP), as applicable. * Support the determination, recognition, and accounting of project revenues based on the applicable revenue recognition methodology (e.g. Percentage of Completion (PoC) or milestone/progress-based recognition). * Verify the consistency between physical progress and financial performance. * Ensure the accurate and timely issuance of customer invoices in accordance with contractual milestones and payment terms. Project Cash Flow Management * Prepare, maintain, and regularly update the project cash flow forecast. * Monitor customer collections and supplier payments in close coordination with the Finance and Procurement functions. * Contribute to the optimization of the project's financial structure by supporting the achievement and maintenance of a positive cash flow position. Reporting and Management Control * Prepare periodic project financial reports, including Budget vs. Actual vs. Forecast analyses. * Support monthly and quarterly financial closing and project performance reporting. * Consolidate project financial information for corporate reporting and management review. Compliance and Governance * Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, corporate policies, and internal control procedures. * Support tax compliance activities and ensure the accurate financial recording of project transactions. * Ensure the integrity, traceability, and quality of project financial data throughout the project lifecycle.   Requirements * Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Management Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline. * Professional Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Management Control, Project Controlling, or Project Controls, preferably within Engineering & Procurement (EP), Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC), industrial plant engineering, or infrastructure projects.   * Technical Competencies: Strong knowledge of management accounting, cost accounting, and management control principles. * Sound understanding of project financial control methodologies, including cost control, progress measurement, Estimate at Completion (EAC), and Percentage of Completion (PoC) revenue recognition. * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. * Experience with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and Project Management software. * Good command of written and spoken English.   Soft Skills * Strong analytical and quantitative skills. * Excellent problem-solving capabilities with a proactive and results-oriented approach. * Ability to work effectively under pressure while managing priorities and meeting deadlines. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams. * High level of accuracy, reliability, and attention to detail.   Preferred Qualifications * Previous experience within companies delivering complex EP/EPC projects under lump-sum or turnkey contracts. * Good understanding of Project Management principles and project lifecycle methodologies. * Experience in managing financial control activities within international multi-project environments. * Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and/or Microsoft Dynamics AX.

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