Onsite Senior Project Controller

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About the role

  • Senior Project Finance Controller driving financial performance of ICF activities. Collaborating with teams for financial management and compliance in consultancy environments.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor, analyse and interpret project financial performance in close collaboration with Project Managers and Directors.
  • Conduct project re-forecasting and cost-to-complete reviews in line with ICF policies to ensure accurate and compliant revenue recognition.
  • Provide actionable insights, variance analysis, and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making.
  • Present monthly financial performance, risks, and opportunities to Senior Leadership.
  • Review contracts (including inter-company agreements) and set up projects in the ERP system in accordance with contract terms, SOX regulations and internal controls.
  • Maintain project financial data throughout the lifecycle—set-up, amendments, variations, and project closure—ensuring completeness and compliance.
  • Ensure revenue is recognised correctly and consistently across all projects, fully aligned with accounting standards and internal policies.
  • Prepare and deliver management reporting packages (MIS), including revenue, cost analysis, margin movements, and detailed commentary.
  • Prepare timely and accurate client billing in coordination with Project Managers.
  • Monitor aged debts, collaborate with Treasury on collections, and support actions to reduce WIP and overdue balances.
  • Calculate and post monthly subcontractor and freelancer accruals, ensuring completeness and correct cut-off.
  • Lead or participate in project financial reviews to identify risks, required write-downs, claims handling, and necessary corrective actions.
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and evidence.
  • Perform ad-hoc duties and analysis as assigned to support business needs.

Requirements

  • MBA, M.Com, CMA or equivalent finance qualification
  • 4-5 years of relevant experience in project finance, project controllership, or financial project administration within service or consultancy environments.
  • Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles and financial standards (e.g., ASC606, IFRS, US GAAP).
  • Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, modelling).
  • Proficiency in MS PowerPoint; Power BI experience is an advantage.
  • Experienced user of financial/ERP systems (Maconomy strongly preferred or willingness to learn quickly).
  • High numerical accuracy and strong analytical skills.
  • Experience working in a matrix organisation across multiple geographies (Europe/Asia/India).

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Senior Project Controller

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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