This position is embedded in the Pharma and Food Applications - Division, Department Division Controlling.
As our new Project Controller you will be based in the Netherlands (Bakel) or in Germany (Elsdorf).
Responsibilities / Tasks
Reporting to the Head of Division Controlling, Division Pharma & Food Applications
Support in developing and rolling out project controlling tools, governance standards, and best practices across the Division
Support in defining and supporting project pre‑calculation standards, benchmarks, and quality checks during pre‑sales and approval phases
Establish project execution controlling, reporting, and rolling forecasts; ensure feedback loops via lessons learned
Provide ongoing controlling support to project managers throughout project execution
Monitor project performance including milestones, timelines, costs, resources, and risks versus budget
Prepare and facilitate monthly and quarterly project review meetings with a focus on financial and commercial objectives
Conduct project risk assessments and contribute to internal risk reporting
Prepare monthly project controlling reports and PoC accounting in line with IFRS for external reporting
Your Profile / Qualifications
Successfully completed academic degree (e.g. Bachelor or Master in Business Administration, Finance, or comparable)
2 -3 years of relevant professional experience in finance / controlling within an international environment
Experience with IFRS and Percentage‑of‑Completion (PoC) accounting is an advantage
Solid understanding of ERP systems, ideally SAP R/3 and modules FI/CO, CO‑PA, BW
Experience with data management and analytics tools (e.g. Advanced Excel, Alteryx)
Familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools such as SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or Power BI
Exposure to automation solutions (e.g. Power Apps, Azure Dataverse) is a plus
Proficiency in MS Office, with a strong focus on Excel and PowerPoint
Fluent in English language; German language is a plus
What's in it for you
Bicycle leasing program
Individual development and training opportunities
Access to the internal company benefits portal with a wide range of offers and discounts (e.g. travel, fashion, accessories, mobility)
Company pension scheme available
Occupational disability insurance (without medical examination)
On-site canteen
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Skills Required
- Successfully completed academic degree (e.g. Master's in Business Administration, Finance, or comparable)
- Several years of relevant professional experience in finance / controlling within an international environment
- Experience with IFRS and Percentage‑of‑Completion (PoC) accounting
- Solid understanding of ERP systems, ideally SAP R/3 and modules FI/CO, CO‑PA, BW
- Experience with data management and analytics tools (e.g. Advanced Excel, Alteryx)
- Familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools such as SAP Analytics Cloud or Power BI
- Exposure to automation solutions (e.g. Power Apps, Azure Dataverse)
- Proficiency in MS Office, with a strong focus on Excel and PowerPoint
- Fluent in German and English language
What We Do
GEA is one of the largest technology suppliers for food processing and a wide range of other industries. The global group specializes in machinery, plants, as well as process technology and components. GEA provides sustainable solutions for sophisticated production processes in diverse end-user markets and offers a comprehensive service portfolio
