Senior Project Cost Controller

🚀 Senior Project Cost Controller – John Cockerill Hydrogen

Are you ready to take on a critical role in project execution and cost management? Join John Cockerill Hydrogen as a Senior Project Cost Controller and contribute to the successful delivery of cutting-edge energy solutions. This is your chance to bring your expertise to a global leader in sustainable innovation.

🌐 About John Cockerill

Founded in 1817, John Cockerill is a global leader in sustainable innovation, addressing modern challenges in energy, defense, industry, environment, transportation, and infrastructure. With 6,000 employees in 29 countries and a 2023 revenue of €1.2 billion, we deliver tailored technological solutions to meet global needs.

🎯 Why Join Us?

At John Cockerill, we offer:

• Impactful Work: Contribute to groundbreaking energy projects that shape the future of sustainable development.
• Career Growth: Access mentorship, training, and internal mobility opportunities within a global organization.
• Global Reach: Work with diverse teams across the world and gain international exposure.
• Supportive Environment: Enjoy a culture that values autonomy, innovation, and work-life balance.
• Excellence in Execution: Be part of an agile environment that prioritizes precision and innovation in project delivery.

🛠️ Your Role: Senior Project Cost Controller

As Senior Project Cost Controller, you will play a key role in overseeing the financial health of major projects, ensuring accurate cost tracking, reporting, and compliance with financial objectives. Reporting to the Chief Project Officer, you will contribute to building and structuring a world-class project controlling team.

📋 Key Responsibilities:

• Project Cost Management:
  • Monitor and control project budgets, including costs related to subcontractors, procurement, and logistics.
  • Identify risks related to penalties, scope variations, and currency fluctuations, and implement mitigation plans.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual terms, payment schedules, and cost optimization objectives.
• Reporting and Governance:
  • Develop and implement project cost reporting tools and methodologies.
  • Provide accurate financial reports to stakeholders, including project progress, risk assessments, and P&L performance.
  • Establish governance frameworks to streamline cost management across global projects.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and project execution teams to ensure alignment on financial goals.
  • Interface with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to manage invoicing, payments, and financial negotiations.
• Team Development:
  • Support the establishment of a dedicated project controlling team, mentoring junior controllers and standardizing best practices.
  • Work closely with global teams to align processes and ensure consistency.

👥 Your Team

You will collaborate with a diverse team of project managers, engineers, and finance professionals, all working toward the successful delivery of complex projects. Reporting to the Chief Project Officer, you will also work with a global pool of project controllers.

🧩 Your Profile

📚 Experience, Knowledge, and Hard Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project controlling, cost management, or financial planning, ideally in large-scale industrial projects.
• Strong experience in supplier-driven industries such as construction, EPC, HVAC, or energy.
• Expertise in cost tracking tools, project management methodologies, and risk analysis.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French or other languages is a strong asset.

💼 Personality and Behavioral Skills:

• Analytical mindset with a strong focus on accuracy and detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to manage complexity and work autonomously in a dynamic environment.

💎 What We Offer

• Competitive Salary:
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including:
    • Company car
    • Meal vouchers
    • Health and life insurance
    • Performance-based bonus
    • Profit-sharing plan
• Flexible Work Arrangements:
  • Up to 2 days of remote work per week after the onboarding period.
• Career Development:
  • Structured onboarding process and ongoing training opportunities.
  • Regular reviews and potential for international assignments.
• Time Off:
  • 31 days of paid leave annually.

📢 The Recruitment Process

Ready to join a team shaping the future of energy? Here’s what to expect:

1. Initial Interview: Meet our Recruiter, Maximilien, to discuss your experience and expectations
2. Second Interview: Meet with key stakeholders, including the Chief Project Officer, to explore your contributions.