Project Finance Controller France

Do you want to turn challenges into opportunities and explore new horizons ? Interested in becoming our new Project Finance Controller for one of our projects in Lambersart - Lille?
DEME is a global solutions provider in a challenging and rapidly changing world and a world leader in the highly specialized fields of dredging and land reclamation, solutions for the offshore energy market, environmental and infra marine works.
Our expertise and vast experience has been deployed over the centuries for Dredging, Environmental and Marine Engineering business solutions such as: port construction and improving maritime access worldwide. We have been creating land for 140 years and will continue to do so in the future.
Therefore we are looking for motivated candidates to reinforce our Finance department on French project sites.Your responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the coordination, management and follow-up on all financial aspects of the project(s) you will be assigned to, such as: Ensure timely and sound execution of accounting and reporting of financial project results, budget control, analytical accounting using and maintaining standardized structures & procedures, identifying potential financial risk areas and supporting the implementation of risk mitigating activities, taxes, etc;

• You will coordinate and follow up of all project administration, planning, on-site logistics, staff support and general administration;

• You will provide advise towards Project Management and other departments ensuring up-to-date knowledge of financial & fiscal laws and contractual requirements;

• You will keep contact with clients, local authorities, (sub)contractors and other specific partners;

• You will report to an Area/Business Controller (from our head office in Belgium) and to the Project Manager.

Your profile

• You achieved a master’s degree in applied economics, accountancy or finance;

• You are able to express yourself fluently in English and French. The knowledge of other languages is an asset;

• You have experience in a financial or audit position, preferably several years of experience in project work;

• You have the right leadership skills and have some proven experience in this domain;

• You can work independently;

• You have advanced skills in Excel;

• You make decisions easily and take the initiative in finding solutions;

• You are prepared to work from our Project Offices in Lambersart - Lille and or on expatriate basis (with attractive work / leave schedule) on overseas project sites or in one of our regional offices abroad for extended periods of time.

Our offer

• An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance

• A permanent training track which allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally.

• A stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities.

• A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing.