Commercial Project Manager / Project Controller (Finance & Real Estate)
About the Role
Location Spain Navarra/Nafarroa Sarriguren Country: PORTUGALState/Province/County: Lisboa
Remote vs. Office Hybrid (Remote/Office) Company Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Organization SE CFO Business Unit Real Estate Full / Part time Full-time Experience Level Experienced Professional
A Snapshot of Your Day
Join our dynamic Real Estate Finance team at Siemens Energy as a Project Controller / Commercial Project Manager! In this exciting role, you will take charge of the financial aspects of our construction projects, acting as a vital finance business partner to our real estate project management organization. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with diverse teams across Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, Operations, Procurement, and Legal. Your clear communication and stakeholder management skills will be essential to ensure accuracy of our financial performance and upward feedback on cost deviations.
How You’ll Make an Impact
● You will work closely with RE project directors in preparation of investment approvals and lead the financial execution of dedicated project portfolios, managing budgeting, forecasting, cost recognition, and reporting ensuring alignment of financial performance with strategic business objectives.
● Ensure the accuracy and compliance of project books and records with accounting standards (IFRS & Local GAAP), focusing on high-quality forecast accuracy.
● You will set up accurate financial project structures, including WBS, in line with approved budgets, and develop a financial performance plan based on project schedules whilst taking care of month end project closing activities on a timely basis and in an accurate manner.
● Prepare and present regular project financial status reports to senior management and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
● Collaborate closely with various business areas to ensure alignment on real estate construction projects, fostering continuous communication with stakeholders.
What You Bring
● A bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business, or Accounting is required (Master’s degree or CPA is a plus) and 5 or more years of hands-on experience in Finance, Controlling, or Project Finance roles with experience in SAP modules (mandatory)
● Strong understanding of Financial Planning & Analysis/Business Case Models in preparation of investment approvals ( proof of profitability & discounted cash flow calculation) & experience in preparation and tracking of annual budgets, monthly and quarterly forecasting and presente reporting for dedicated project portfolios (CAPEX, Free-cash-flow, gross costs, depreciation).
● Strong knowledge of IFRS/Local GAAP, with proven experience in property, plant, and equipment (PP&E;) accounting; familiarity with FRS16-lease accounting is a plus.
● Strong English skills, while Spanish and German are welcomed as an additional asset
● You are a hardworking, independent multitasker with a hands-on approach, capable of providing leadership and structure in a dynamic environment.