Project Cost Controller

Posted 16 Days Ago
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Alcobendas, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, ESP
Hybrid
Entry level
Automotive • Energy • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Manage R&D budgets, forecasts, project costs, invoice payments, monthly financial reporting, cost provisions, and financial governance. The role coordinates with project management, engineering, finance, sales administration, and business office teams; leads budgeting; tracks performance; validates cost inputs; supports project reviews; and drives corrective actions. Advanced Excel, financial analysis, stakeholder management, and English communication are required, while SAP knowledge is preferred.
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About Horse Powertrain

Horse Powertrain Ltd is an independent new powertrain solutions business, with over 125 years of heritage from Renault and Geely. We develop and produce world-class hybrid and combustion engines and transmissions to move our industry forward, offering many different paths to net zero.

Horse Powertrain has 19,000 dedicated and determined employees, working in 17 manufacturing plants, and 5 R&D centers on three continents.

This role is employed by Horse Powertrain Solutions and is based in Madrid, with occasional travel possible to Horse Powertrain’s other sites.

Why join us?

At Horse Powertrain, you’ll have opportunities to grow your career while making a difference. This is a dynamic, international environment, staffed by caring and collaborative people. If you’re ready to create excellence with us, you’ll be appreciated and rewarded.

What you will be doing

  • Act as the key liaison between Project Management, Engineering, Finance, Sales Administration, and Business Office teams.

  • Lead the annual R&D budgeting process and ensure alignment with long-term project commitments.

  • Monitor budget, forecast, and financial performance, driving corrective actions when needed.

  • Validate and track upfront project invoice payments.

  • Ensure accurate integration of RFQ inputs and project cost changes.

  • Manage monthly financial reporting across assigned perimeters.

  • Organize and participate in monthly project performance reviews.

  • Oversee cost provisions, internal controls, and financial governance compliance.

What we’re looking for

  • A proven track record in cost controlling and financial performance management, including budgeting and forecasting.

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.

  • Excellent skills in financial analysis and advanced Excel. SAP knowledge will be valued.

  • Strong competencies in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration, with a collaborative approach.

  • Knowledge of the automotive sector, Horse Powertrain business, and our ambition to transform the industry.

  • Excellent command of English, both spoken and written.

Equal opportunities employer

As a company, we are committed to equal opportunities, and recruit people based on their competencies and qualifications. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply for our job vacancies. If you believe you have the skills and passion to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Let’s explore the possibilities together.

Horse Powertrain Limited is a global leader in powertrain solutions. Learn more at www.horse-powertrain.com

Skills Required

  • Proven experience in cost controlling and financial performance management, including budgeting and forecasting
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
  • Strong financial analysis skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • SAP knowledge
  • Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Knowledge of the automotive sector and powertrain business
  • Excellent spoken and written English
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The Company
HQ: São José dos Pinhais
19,000 Employees

What We Do

Horse Powertrain Limited is an independent global leader in hybrid and thermal powertrain solutions, with over 125 years of heritage from Renault and Geely. The company develops and produces next-generation powertrain solutions for low-emission energy and alternative fuels, aiming to support the global transition toward a more sustainable mobility future through innovation in engines and transmissions.

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