Senior IT Project Controller

Our client is a joint venture of an international organisation in the defense and automotive industry and an IT System integrator. The headquarter is in Budapest and their initial mission is to provide project- and operations-related IT services to the parent company's local subsidiaries in Hungary and worldwide. Based on business requirements and opportunities, our client plans to expand the scope of its services for internal and external customers alike.

Your tasks will be:

• Review project deadlines and budgets with the project manager
• Coordinate payments to subcontractors and vendors
• Liaise with the central controlling and relevant departments: actual costs, cost charge outs, project investment proposals, business case building
• Perform regular controlling activities: monthly variance analysis (actual vs. plan vs. forecast), year-end closing cycle support, accrual postings and revisions, ad-hoc financial reporting
• Flag risks/issues based on financial analysis
• Develop risk mitigation based on project financials
• Manage project KPIs in alignment with PM team
• Prepare project budgets with PMs and business
• Support obtaining required project approvals and project milestones
• Support setting up WBSs for projects
• Define and develop new project controlling tools
• Coach and guide to junior team members

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to learn new topics quickly
• Entrepreneurial and innovative mindset
• Curiosity and a positive attitude
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good command of MS Office tools (Excel & PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication skills in English both written and spoken
• Ability to manage stakeholder expectations
• Ability to work independently
• Well-structured, good attention to detail

Benefits

• Competetive salary + additional benefits
• Take over an important and challenging role with high visibility
• Become part of the unique growth, which offer outstanding development and career opportunities
• Gain insight into the defence and automotive industry
• Benefit from various professional trainings and events
• Enjoy our international and flexible work environment with an official office in Budapest but up to 90% mobile work