Projects & Services Financial Controller - MEA
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Project and Services Financial Controller will provide key analytical and financial reporting support to the Business & Financial Leaders and will establish and drive continuous improvement on the consolidation and reporting process. He/She will also be involved in preparation of various periodic and ad hoc financial reports/analysis of the company's global/regional result of operations related to Projects/Services Controlling. Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to: Validation of Project setup in line with requirements; Reforecasting projects in line with Project Managers requirements; Troubleshooting of inter-project time and expense transfers; Checking and ensure the correct revenue recognition (POC%, cost, revenues, WIP, backlog); Monitor work in progress & unbilled receivables; Ensuring projects are closed on the system in a timely manner; Provide monthly project and portfolio reporting and analysis, ad-hoc reports as required, including, but not limited to forecasting and variance analysis, and split at organizational unit level; Track and monitor the core financial and none-financial project elements (i.e. quality, time and cost); Analyze trends and deviations in performance - Compare planned objectives, requirements, risks, schedules and budgets against what is actually being delivered; Ensure proper allocation of project costs by tracking internal and external purchasing and labor costs; Partner with Local, Regional, and Global teams to provide financial support in terms of data stewardship, metrics, analysis, reporting and compliance; Preparing files or reports needed and attending Project Review meetings; Handles and troubleshoots complex project related and invoicing tasks; Serves as point of contact for any issues encountered in the system processes; Determine and delegate new tasks/activities based on skills and needs. Promote continuous process improvement and identify best practices; Identify and analyze transaction and workflow details in support of continuous process improvements; Develop and maintain training documentation; Act as backup to Project Accounting Staff whenever needed Conduct technical knowledge training of the processes across the team; Performing other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time by your Team Lead/ Manager. Who would be successful? Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance or equivalent; At least 5 years of relevant working experience. Leadership experience is a plus; Exposure in Shared Service or Multinational environment is an advantage; Advanced Knowledge and experience in ERP Systems is preferred; (Oracle, SAP) Advanced experience in Microsoft applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word) is required; Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Language; Strong analytical, research capabilities and problem-solving skills with the ability to challenge conventional thinking; Ability to independently organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and come to conclusions for recommendations. Continuous improvement mindset - increasing task efficiency and effectiveness with each product or service repetition A detail-oriented and passionate to acquire, share, and disseminate new information and knowledge; A highly organized and self-driven to learn new concepts and participate in new projects; Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with other team members, and to provide guidance and leadership working with diverse team members. An independent and self-motivated professional; Can work on flexible hours to meet changing work environment and to meet tight deadlines. Detail oriented with proficient ability to detect errors and inconsistencies. Knowledgeable in Power BI/ Tableau is a plus. Must be willing to work in Rosario, Cavite in a hybrid work setup Who will you report to? Business Finance Manager (P&S Controlling Team) Let us learn about you! Apply today. Looking to make an IMPACT with your career? When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us. IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world. We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one. Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today! 40 billion global revenue +9% organic growth 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries Y