The ILS Project Controller will act as a co-pilot to our Project Execution teams and will be the lead finance & operations (back-office) individual responsible for driving a strong control environment, no-surprise culture, and back-office operations for the ILS business unit.
This position is truly a bridge between the operational & financial functions of the organization and, as such, would suit individuals who have demonstrated ownership and accountability for delivering results in a matrixed environment or working as a business partner to operational functions to jointly drive organizational success.
What we offer:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Joint responsibility with project managers for the financial success of the projects
- Partner with Project Managers by providing project forecast preparation, analysis & reporting
- Partner with execution teams in order to mitigate/minimize potential deviations from budget and schedule
- Manage project financial projections (Estimates at Complete) and ensure forecast accuracy and any deviations from budget are clearly quantified and supported by root cause documentation
- Monthly presentation of all project financial performance to VP/Director level
- Participate in project team meetings to ensure forecast commitments are delivered
- Ensure correct order intake booking
- Ensure rapid purchase order issuance
- Track delivery of ordered hardware
- Support ad hoc analysis & other duties as assigned to improve the performance of project controlling function
Tasks and Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Accounting or Finance or related field of study with applicable experience
- 2+ years experience in either a projects business (preferred) or manufacturing plant
- Strong sense of ownership & accountability – with demonstrated ability to deliver success whilst working with an operational business partner
- Ability to build relationships while challenging and pro-actively driving improvements and change
- Encourages a team spirit of continuous development and learning from mistakes; actively seeks feedback on his / her own behavior
- Promotes respect for different cultures, mentalities and attitudes and fosters diversity in his / her team
- Demonstrates an inquisitive nature with exceptional analytical, critical reasoning, and communication skills
- Desire to understand the product/solutions and not just the numbers
Preferred:
- Strong demonstrated use of SAP PS Module
- Expert MS Excel skills
- Good Communication Skills
Supervisor Responsibilities:
- None
Top Skills
What We Do
Looking to make your move? Then you’ve come to the right place! We are the KION Group, and the world of intralogistics is our home. Our solutions ensure the smooth flow of materials and information in production plants, warehouses, and distribution centers in over 100 countries.
We have around 41,000 employees who make a real difference, helping us to become who we are today: the biggest manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse handling equipment in Europe, and one of the world’s leading warehouse automation providers.
Successful? We are, but it’s all down to the motivated, highly trained, and multi-talented people that work for us. Would you like to be part of an international, diverse team? We can offer you interesting jobs and exciting career opportunities in an innovative, rapidly-growing, and forward-looking industry.
With us, you benefit from numerous development opportunities in a globally active group, including the possibility of working at one of our locations abroad on a temporary basis.
No matter which of our sites you work at, the KION values—integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence—shape our individual action and our collaboration with colleagues, managers, customers, suppliers, and applicants both nationally and internationally.
Who makes up the KION Group? With our international brands Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli, as well as regional brands Fenwick and OM, we stand for exceptional technology and service expertise for forklift trucks and warehouse handling equipment around the world. Dematic expands the portfolio with its automated material handling solutions for intralogistics processes in warehouses, production, and sales
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