Project and Services Financial Controller

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The Role: Project and Services Financial Controller (PA APAC)

Project Controller will support the growth of Project business in the assigned scope with focus on best-in-class Project Execution as part of the Projects & Services Controlling execution team. Manage and drive Financial Performance of a project portfolio as part of wider Project Execution team.

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 analyse 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.
  • 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

What's in it for me?

• Global family leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage for employee and dependents
• Worldwide Employee Stock Ownership
• Flexible work arrangement
• On-site gym

…and more

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Who would be successful?

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance or equivalent;
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience.
  • 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

What's in it for me?

• Global family leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage for employee and dependents
• Worldwide Employee Stock Ownership
• Flexible work arrangement
• On-site gym

…and more

Great People make Schneider Electric a great company.

Do you dream of working in a company that is driven by a meaningful purpose and that continuously creates an inclusive environment where you are empowered to do your best and be innovative? Start making an IMPACT

The Role: Project and Services Financial Controller (PA APAC)

Project Controller will support the growth of Project business in the assigned scope with focus on best-in-class Project Execution as part of the Projects & Services Controlling execution team. Manage and drive Financial Performance of a project portfolio as part of wider Project Execution team.

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 analyse 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.
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