Project Finance Controller

In this role you make impact as a financial business partner. You work closely with Project Managers and Department Directors. By working intensively together in both the Proposal phase and the Execution phases of projects, you are able to add value to the successful execution of projects. Are you looking to kick start your career? Or are you looking for the next challenge? Then this position is meant for you!

As a Project Controller you work alongside project managers to contribute, influence, and mitigate risks of projects. You are also indispensable for our line management. You support them with financial analyses for the advisory group on a wide range of topics, such as: project results, working capital, portfolio analysis, services & clients, review the P&L on actual versus budgeted cost, future workload versus capacity etc. You will use the company’s Project Health Check application, which generates project performance information. This will help you to look backwards and more often forward, to provide analysis for decision making and project performance improvement purposes. Furthermore, you will: Support the Business Unit Controller in delivering both regular and limited ad-hoc reporting and analyses Cultivate effective relationship with all relevant business customers such as project managers, line management and other stakeholders Challenge the proposal manager during the proposal phase of non-routine tenders on financial and risk related topics like strategic fit, risk/reward balance, pricing, invoicing, cash flow, (international) tax, currency risks and pre-financing Pro-actively signal areas of improvement and challenge project managers on non-resolved project issues with a potential impact on the financial results (e.g. on forecasted results) Discuss identified areas of improvement with project managers and flag potential areas of concern that project managers need to communicate to line management Carry other relevant duties the Finance line manager requests, such as participating in improvement teams/cooperation within Finance team You will be working mostly independently and determine your own priorities. We expect and stimulate you to be self-steering, which does not mean that you are on your own. You will be working in a great team with professionals and will receive on the job training, coaching and support from our Business Unit Controller and your Project Control colleagues.

With your understanding of the finance & management control discipline and underlying principles, you have the capability to apply these in daily practice. You are capable of assessing the impact of relevant project issues on financial result (cash flow and profit) and because of your holistic view, you understand the key drivers behind a profitable project. Besides that, you have: Relevant Bachelor/MSc Economics or Management accounting degree 2 - 5 years of relevant experience Basic knowledge of related disciplines (data analytics, IT, and risk management) Excellent verbal & written communication skills in English Additionally, you are: Strong business partner and commercially aware Strong analytical, influencing, and forward-looking skills Accurate and efficient Self-starter/pro-active approach to problem solving Independent and critical thinker combined with excellent team player skills, confident and forceful personality.

At Haskoning, we believe that the well-being of our employees is essential to our shared success. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional development and personal well-being.

A solid foundation: A competitive base salary and allowances Recognition: Annual performance and salary reviews to recognize and reward contributions Shared success: Annual profit-sharing opportunities aligned with company success Prioritisation of your well-being : by offering flexibility, support and a strong sense of community to ensure work and personal life go hand in hand Development opportunities: A wide range of training and development programs, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge-sharing groups Informal and inclusive culture: A welcoming and open environment where people come first, diversity is embraced, team spirit is high, and everyone is approachable. And with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning.

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world. We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society. We collaborate with leading clients in markets such as infrastructure, climate resilience, renewable energy, decarbonisation of industry, and sustainable mobility.