Project Controller

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The Project Controller is responsible for the interface management and coordination of project data between finance, project management and other stakeholders. This includes the Estimate at Completion as well as mid term planning process, annual and monthly cost forecasting and control of actual cost incurred. Furthermore the Project Controller will also be responsible for the development, coordination and validation of reports, e.g. Australian Industry Capability, Earned Value, Actual Cost. Additionally, where necessary the Project Controller will be assigned with various project related, special duties. The Project Controller also needs to quickly develop strong working relationships across all functions within the project, ensuring accuracy and transparency of financial information for the project.

As a Project Controller, you can anticipate some of your day-to-day tasks to include:

• Establish and maintain project cost structures within SAP for planned and actual costs;
• Work closely with the Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure coherence of the Planning and Financial systems;
• Liaise with Project Managers on their performance against budget and provide specialist financial management advice on budget control and forecast outcomes;
• Act as an interface between Project Manager, PMO and Engineering Planning to enable reliable budget planning in SAP;
• Provide ongoing training and support to project staff on budgeting and reporting in SAP; and
• Lead goal-driven enhancement of the existing PS module landscape and being the primary point of contact for RDA's internal SAP team and colleagues for queries and suggested improvements.

Reporting & Forecasting

• Provide detailed, quarterly and monthly reports on performance of control account including forecasts and detailed variance analysis;
• Contribute to regular Estimate at Completion reviews, working closely with project management and Engineering Planning to ensure an accurate assessment of cost to complete the project is developed; and
• Contribute to the development, improvement and implementation of the monthly reporting regime, quarterly performance reports and the annual Business Planning.

General

• Review, develop, and implement financial systems, processes, financial models, and reports to provide reliable and useful financial information for various departments and project management within project;
• Drive continuous operational improvements within the project finance team, including identifying ways to better leverage the systems, improving the speed and automation of financial data capture, reconciliation, reporting and analysis; and
• Conduct further project related special duties and responsibilities.

About your new team

We are a multi-national team of professionals with diverse backgrounds in the Project Control industry. The enthusiasm for our projects and products, drives our team to strive for greatness every day!

Find Your Why at Rheinmetall

Our values of Safety, Partnership, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT) supports our team members to create a workplace environment where our employees value each other, live up to their promises, communicate openly and work safely every day.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:

• Tertiary qualifications in Finance / Accounting / Commerce or related disciplines;
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling;
• Experience in project cost planning, scheduling and development of financial reports and analysis;
• Sound knowledge of costing/management accounting practices;
• Demonstrated experience of successfully business partnering with multiple non-finance functions;
• Superior knowledge in SAP FI/CO and PS;
• Advanced MS Office skills i.e. Excel, Powerpoint; and
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (must hold Australian Citizenship).

What we offer you

• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do;
• Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases;
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 400 retailers in Australia to help cost of living;
• On-site subsidised café with themed days and multiple dietary options;
• Long weekends every second week with a 9 day working fortnight;
• Opportunity to work on major projects within our Vehicle Systems (Logistic, Tactical Wheeled, Tactical Tracked), Electronic Solutions, Weapon & Ammunition Divisions);
• Generous internal incentive and referral program;
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities;
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing; and
• We are proud to be recognised as an Endorsed Employer for All Women by WORK180.

Our inclusive culture

Rheinmetall fosters a culture of equality, fairness, diversity and inclusion for all our employees and provides a safe and secure work environment where everyone can feel comfortable and supported to bring their unique self to work every day.

We know that when people from diverse backgrounds and different points of view work together, we create the most value - for our clients, our people and our community. If you don't think you quite meet all of the requirements of the position, we'd still love to hear from you.

If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives via our Work180 profile at work180.com/rheinmetall

To learn more about life at Rheinmetall, please visit: www.rheinmetall.com/career-au

Next steps

Apply now!

Preferred candidates will be required to complete background checks including pre-employment verifications and national police checks.

A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

Further information regarding clearance is available at: www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances

Applications close: 13th June 2024

Please note that we will not be accepting any recruitment agency applications for this role.

Questions

For further information about this opportunity, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at ***************@rheinmetall.com.au and quote REF#AU01776.