Project Finance Controller

Role & responsibilities

• Act as a proactive business partner with a strong operational mindset.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with Capgemini entities delivering contracts (Account Executives, Service Delivery Managers).
• Report and analyze key financial KPIs such as WIP/BIA, revenue, and costs.
• Analyze budget versus forecast variances across the project portfolio.
• Perform monthly closing activities, including result analysis and presentations to Service Delivery Managers, Engagement Managers, Market Unit leadership, and Finance Management.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition, expense booking, provisions, reservations, and corrections to project costs and revenues during monthly close.
• Explain variances between actuals and forecasts with clear analysis.
• Interface with onshore and offshore delivery controlling teams to review and challenge cost containment measures and productivity cost commitments.
• Update and maintain financial and reporting tools accurately and timely.
• Monitor and control WIP/BIA positions and ensure timely client billing.
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial standards and policies.
• Support business partners in coordinating with Sales and Analyst teams for new client proposals, ensuring process adherence.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements.

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong understanding of project controlling and its impact on financial statements.
• Handson experience with SAP S/4 HANA (minimum 2 years).
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel (advanced level including macros, data modeling, and queries), MS Access, and Power BI.

Secondary Skills

• Proactive and customeroriented mindset.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and stretch targets.
• Positive, proactive (cando”) attitude with eagerness to learn.