Project Controller (m/f/d)
Germany, Elsdorf
Job benefits
About the position
Your responsibilities and tasks
Reporting to the Head of Division Controlling, Division Pharma & Food Applications
Develop and roll out project controlling tools, governance standards, and best practices across the Division
Define and support 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 and qualifications
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 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 German and English language
What's in it for you
Attractive remuneration in accordance with the IG Metall collective agreement
30 days of annual leave
JobRad (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
About GEA
GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.
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We’re a global industrial engineering company and one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors, and many others. GEA offers exciting and diverse training and career opportunities around the world.
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GEA’s heritage stretches back more than 140 years. Today, we operate in resilient customer industries with a dedicated workforce of more than 18,000 employees and conduct business with more than 150 countries.
