Construction Project CAPEX Controller

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About the Role

The Regional CAPEX Controller, under the supervision of the D&C CAPEX control manager, helps manage and control costs associated with data center projects portfolio of the company. This role involves monitoring project budgets, analyzing financial data, forecasting expenditures, and ensuring that financial objectives are met. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project cost management, preferably within the construction or technology sectors. The Regional CAPEX Controller will work closely with the CAPEX control manager and the Capex Controller of the Financial team to ensure a stringent end-to-end Capex Management Process from Budget estimate to payment.

Responsibilities

Budget Management: Develop and maintain project budgets in collaboration with project managers; monitor budget performance, track variances, and report on financial status.
Cost Tracking and Analysis: Implement cost control procedures to track project expenses and identify discrepancies; analyze financial data and prepare reports to assess cost performance and forecast future costs.
Reporting: Generate regular financial reports, including cost forecasts, variance analyses, and project profitability assessments; present findings and recommendations to senior management and project stakeholders.
Change Management: Evaluate and process change orders and additional funding requests, ensuring proper documentation and approval; assess the financial impact of changes on project budgets.
Collaboration: Work with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams to align on financial goals; facilitate cross-department communication to resolve cost-related issues.
Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and relevant regulations; recommend and implement cost control best practices and tools.
Forecasting: Develop and maintain cost forecasting models to predict future financial performance of projects; analyze historical data to inform budgeting processes.

Requirements

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or related field; minimum 6 years in project cost control, financial analysis, or project management, preferably in data centers or construction projects.
Qualifications: Proficient in project management software and financial modeling tools; strong analytical skills and attention to detail; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CAPM, Cost Engineer) are a plus; SOX knowledge; language: English full professional proficiency (German and French are a plus).
Soft Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills; ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines; proactive, accountable, agile, collaborative, resilient, independent, and data-driven.