Project Controller, Financials

at  Wrtsil

PROJECT CONTROLLER, FINANCIALS

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry’s transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 80% of world trade is carried by sea?
We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?
We are looking for a Project Controller, Financials to join the Global Business Support Centre (GBSC). As a Project Controller, Financials you are accountable for financial controlling and reporting of a specific project portfolio and supporting Project Managers and project organizations with project financials.
We are looking for an energetic, positive, accurate and systematic person that is familiar with financial controlling and project management principles. We value good team spirit and cooperation as well as great communication skills.
The preferred location for this position is in Vaasa, Finland with hybrid work possibilities, but other locations could be considered.

As a Project Controller, Financials your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Monitor and forecast project profitability as well as analysing project cost and margin deviations
• Ensure correct order book and financial reporting
• Manage monthly closing activities as well as rolling forecasting, and provide on-time, reliable, and high-quality reporting
• Support Project Managers and Business Unit Controllers with project financials
• Lead financial Project review meetings
• Participate in various project-related meetings during the project lifecycle
• Provide reports, analyses, and estimates of the financial performance of the project portfolio
• Analysing and follow-up of high-risk projects as well as changes in scope/variation orders
• Develop own function, ensure knowledge sharing, conduct internal training, and improve processes

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, WE EXPECT YOU TO HAVE:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Economics
• Knowledge and experience in financial project controlling and related accounting
• Team player but also able to work independently as a financial specialist, knowing how to solve issues and understand the impact on other parts of the organization
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, take initiative and achieve results
• Solid experience with SAP, QV reports and MS Office, PowerBI knowledge is beneficial
• Good analytical and reporting skills
• Flexibility and willingness to learn and grow along the business requirements
• Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written

As a Project Controller, Financials your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Monitor and forecast project profitability as well as analysing project cost and margin deviations
• Ensure correct order book and financial reporting
• Manage monthly closing activities as well as rolling forecasting, and provide on-time, reliable, and high-quality reporting
• Support Project Managers and Business Unit Controllers with project financials
• Lead financial Project review meetings
• Participate in various project-related meetings during the project lifecycle
• Provide reports, analyses, and estimates of the financial performance of the project portfolio
• Analysing and follow-up of high-risk projects as well as changes in scope/variation orders
• Develop own function, ensure knowledge sharing, conduct internal training, and improve processe