Senior Project Controller

Description

The Senior Project Controller acts as the financial co-pilot to the Operations team, ensuring robust financial control, accurate project reporting, and proactive support in driving profitability and operational performance. The role is responsible for monthly project margin tracking, forecast accuracy, and business partnering with project managers and operational leaders to identify risks, opportunities, and performance improvement measures.

• Forecast-to-actual margin variance within agreed thresholds (e.g. ±2–3%).
• Support the month-end close process in coordination with central Finance, including journal preparation, WIP calculations, and revenue recognition in line with accounting standards.
• Lead the monthly forecasting cycle, consolidating project data into divisional financial forecasts.
• Manage the financial performance of assigned projects throughout their lifecycle — from tender handover to completion.
• Act as a trusted business partner to Project Managers, Construction Managers, and the Operations Director.
• Maintain accurate and timely project cost reporting, including actuals, forecasts, commitments, and accruals.
• Drive accountability for project financial outcomes through clear reporting and root cause analysis.
• Identify and quantify potential margin improvements or risks early, proposing corrective actions.
• Accurate and timely monthly project financial reporting.
• Monitor project cash flow, billing milestones, and payment schedules to support working capital management.
• Support monthly operational review meetings with project-level P&L reporting, variance analysis, and commentary.
• Own the monthly margin tracking and forecasting process, ensuring explanations for variances between forecast, actuals, and prior periods.

Requirements

• Demonstrable impact on project profitability through proactive financial insights.
• Effective partnership with Operations and Finance, evidenced by consistent delivery of performance KPIs.

Benefits

Salary/Package: Competitive (Dependent On Experience)

Protec Fire and Security Group, a Bosch company, have an opportunity for a Senior Project Controller.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance