Real Estate Cost Controller

Overview

Finance partner overseeing real estate budgeting, forecasting, cost control and KPIs.

Key Responsibilities

• data controls
• financial analysis
• collaboration
• budget management
• kpi tracking
• reporting

Tasks

-Data, Processes & Controls: Ensure reliable processes, tools, and controls for capturing, validating, and reporting real estate data in alignment with closing schedules and standards. -Decision Support: Analyze financial implications of real estate decisions (e.g., lease renewals, space rationalization, relocations) and recommend cost-optimized solutions. -Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Real Estate leadership, FP&A, Accounting, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues, drive efficiencies, and support operational improvements. -Real Estate Financial Controlling: Manage budgeting, forecasting, tracking, and reporting of real estate costs—including leases, facilities, services, utilities, depreciation, maintenance, and cross-charges. -Performance Monitoring: Define and track Real Estate KPIs (cost per m², occupancy, utilization, lease commitments) and identify deviations, risks, and improvement opportunities.

Requirements

• sap
• excel
• kpis
• budgeting
• fp&a
• 8+ years

What You Bring

-Solid knowledge of financial systems, SAP (or equivalent ERP), and strong Excel/analysis skills. -Ability to analyze financial data and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations. -Experience working with KPIs, dashboards, and performance monitoring frameworks. -High attention to detail, strong ownership mindset, and ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced setting. -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. -Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation, and project controlling processes. -Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate in a matrix environment. -8+ years of experience in FP&A, controlling, or financial business partnering; experience with real estate or functional cost controlling is a plus.

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About Abb

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