Project Controller (Europe) - Newcastle Upon Tyne

RED are an expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients.

Through our market leading technical expertise, we enable the world’s digital infrastructure and develop the built environment whilst also helping clients realise ambitious plans for zero carbon-built environments. We cover the entire life cycle of any building project, with our broad capability offering saving our clients time, money, and effort. Our approach is centred around listening to our clients and interacting energetically with our fellow project stakeholders. We add value with our people, client service ethos, global delivery strategy, technical ability, and attitude.

We now seek a fully experienced Project Controller to join our Newcastle office.

Role Responsibilities

Project Controlling: Autonomous financial administration, management and controlling of a portfolio of projects, including:

• Adhere to the monthly close process including results finalised and presented in the agreed format and aligned to the group timeline.
• Work with the offshore project accounting team based in Manila to make sure Billing, PO’s and Service Entry Receipts are processed in a timely manner.
• Liaise with local accountants (internal or external) for the processing of revenue accrual and sub-consultant accruals monthly as per IFRS15 accounting rules.
• Identify and monthly report risks and opportunities of each entity.
• Monthly tracking / reporting of business booked vs the agreed targets.
• Monthly preparation of the commercial outlook including appropriate challenges where necessary.
• Other Operating Cost reporting including productivity analysis.
• Prepare monthly performance reporting decks to be presented to Regional Directors, MD Europe.
• Collaborate with the local teams to manage cash generation including WIP, Billing and DSO reviews.
• Point of contact for the MD Europe and each Regional Director regarding finance matters.
• Assist Regional Directors with preparation of RMC and pricing proposal for significant tenders.
• Provide business partnering support plus ad hoc analysis/advice where required.
• Prepare budget/forecast submission including FTE review and SG&A assumptions in collaboration with regional directors and local accountants.
• System Implementation:
• Support implementation of Planisware within European entities.
• Support SAP 4/HANA implementation for new European entities.

Role Requirements

• Accounting degree equivalent to UK CIMA/ACCA qualification
• >10 years’ experience with 5 years in a similar position
• In depth experience of financial accounting
• Experienced in managing budgets/budgetary control.
• Experienced communicator to non-Finance people
• Proactive, dynamic, and highly resourceful, with a strong initiative driven mindset
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Effective collaborator who works well within multidisciplinary and culturally diverse teams
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines
• Confident in presenting viewpoints, offering clear, well-reasoned arguments when challenged
• Excellent knowledge of SAP 4/HANA
• Knowledge of Planisware
• Excellent knowledge in office automation applications (Office 365, mainly Excel), with knowledge of SAP.
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS Project Accounting. 
• Previous experience working within the consulting or construction industry.
• Good understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy. 

Benefits

RED offers a variety of benefits, including but not limited to:

• 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days annual leave over 5 years’ service
• Holiday purchase and buy back scheme
• Hybrid Working
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Healthcare Scheme via salary sacrifice (Company funded cover is dependant on level)
• Non-contractual bonus awards
• Training sponsorship
• Charity volunteering leave
• Wellness days/ initiatives.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Our people work in friendly teams with a collaborative approach and mentoring support from talented leaders.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an equal opportunities employer.

*This role will ideally suit those with the right to live & work in the UK without restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship at the present time.