Overview
In this role, you will lead the regional Project Controlling function for EMEA, ensuring reliable forecasting, margin protection, cash optimization and robust governance across the project portfolio. You partner with Operations, BU leadership and the Executive Team to translate complex project data into strategic decisions. You will drive standardization, digitalization and continuous improvement, building a high-performing multinational team. This position offers broad impact across regions, supporting sustainable profitable growth and transformative initiatives.
Retribuzione / Benefits
Career development
Competitive compensation and benefits
Pay transparency
Global opportunities
Responsabilità
Own financial oversight and performance management of the EMEA project portfolio, ensuring delivery against budget, forecast and commitments
Act as trusted finance advisor to BU Leaders on portfolio optimization and growth
Lead regional portfolio and performance reviews, articulate drivers of variances and define corrective actions
Ensure robust project lifecycle governance, including contract review, EAC, and close-out
Strengthen controls and audit remediation, drive data quality and transparent reporting
Lead risk and opportunity governance, optimize margin and cash flow
Develop and coach a multinational Project Controlling organization across EMEA
Drive standardization of methodologies, governance, and KPIs; lead finance transformation




Support bid/contract reviews and profitability assessment for strategic opportunities
Collaborate with Commercial, Legal, Sales Controlling and Estimation teams to protect portfolio profitability
Leverage SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, Power BI for forecasting and analytics
Oversee reward of transformation and change programs in finance and IT
Ensure alignment with IFRS 15, US GAAP and internal policies
Requisiti fondamentali
Master degree in Finance, Economics, Management Engineering, Business Administration or a comparable discipline
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in project controlling, finance operations or commercial finance
Experience managing large project portfolios and multicultural teams
Strong knowledge of percentage-of-completion accounting, IFRS 15 and US GAAP
Experience with automation, EPC or long-cycle project environments is highly desirable
Expertise in EAC forecasting, budgeting, risk management and internal controls
Proficiency with ERP, analytics and reporting platforms (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, Power BI)
Leadership experience in transformation, process standardization and performance improvement
Excellent stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration and communication in English
Strategic thinking
Analytical mindset
Strong communication and influence
EAC forecasting
IFRS 15 / US GAAP knowledge
Portfolio governance

📌 Director Project Controlling Emea (Cernusco sul Naviglio)
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