Senior IT Project Controller

Rheinmetall 4iG Digital Services (R4) is a joint venture between Rheinmetall, a globally leading supplier of defense and automotive products, and 4iG, Hungary’s leading IT systems integrator. R4 has been founded end of 2022 with its headquarters in Budapest and the initial mission to provide project- and operations-related IT services to Rheinmetall’s local subsidiaries in Hungary and worldwide. Based on business requirements and opportunities, R4 plans to progressively expand the scope of its services for internal and external customers alike.

In a nutshell, R4 is like a start-up with guaranteed success. Equipped with a hands-on mentality, it significantly benefits from the support and tremendous growth of both Rheinmetall and 4iG. The designated business and solid setup offer outstanding development potentials for R4 itself but consequently also for all employees, because there will be lots of interesting jobs in an international and dynamic work environment.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Review project deadlines and budgets with the project manager
• Coordinate payments to subcontractors and vendors
• Liaise with the central controlling and relevant departments: actual costs, cost charge outs, project investment proposals, business case building
• Perform regular controlling activities: monthly variance analysis (actual vs. plan vs. forecast), year-end closing cycle support, accrual postings and revisions, ad-hoc financial reporting
• Flag risks/issues based on financial analysis
• Develop risk mitigation based on project financials
• Manage project KPIs in alignment with PM team
• Prepare project budgets with PMs and business
• Support obtaining required project approvals and project milestones
• Support setting up WBSs for projects
• Define and develop new project controlling tools
• Coach and guide to junior team members

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to learn new topics quickly
• Entrepreneurial and innovative mindset
• Curiosity and a positive attitude
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good command of MS Office tools (Excel & PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication skills in English both written and spoken
• Ability to manage stakeholder expectations
• Ability to work independently
• Well-structured, good attention to detail

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE

• Experience or certification in project management
• Familiarity with agile tools and methods
• Familiarity with SAP and ServiceNow
• German language knowledge is an advantage

WHAT WE OFFER

• A challenging, high visibility role
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid work environment (up to 100%, full remote work)
• Professional development opportunities
• Insight into the defense and automotive industry
• Networking opportunity with 30.000 Rheinmetall and 4iG colleagues worldwide
• Opportunity to shape the growth of a new joint venture startup and have a large impact

LOCATION

Countrywide