Serco, a prominent player in the Space industry with over 40 years of experience, has a robust partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA), particularly through their work at the European Space Astronomy Centre (ESAC) in Spain. Serco's collaboration with ESAC involves supporting a range of scientific missions, including data processing for missions like Gaia, Solar Orbiter, and Euclid. They also provide critical support for planetary missions such as BepiColombo and ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter. This partnership underscores Serco's commitment to advancing Space science and technology, making it an ideal environment for professionals seeking to contribute to groundbreaking Space projects.
On behalf of our team in Spain, Serco is looking for an Assistant Controller who will support our activities within ESAC. The position is a fixed-term contract of 6 months, with a hybrid working style and based at ESAC.
Main Responsibilities
* Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of project and programme activities, including scheduling, cost control, manpower allocation, and procurement. Assist in developing and maintaining programme-level and procurement execution plans.
* Assist with long-term and in-year resource planning across manpower, cost, and procurement dimensions. Monitor resource consumption, forecast deviations, and propose corrective actions. Contribute to the preparation and monitoring of CaC (Cost-at-Completion) and related cost-tracking tools.
* Support year-end financial closure processes.
* Support procurement processes from tendering to contract execution. Assist in the financial evaluation of proposals, milestone tracking, and contract change control. Maintain procurement plans and ensure alignment with ESA procurement standards.
* Manage Change Requests, CCNs, and related lifecycle in ESA tools.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date data across ESA corporate tools such as ESA-P and SAP. Support the creation, modification, and monitoring of related project and contractual records.
* Generate reports and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders, including financial summaries. Ensure consistency and traceability in all project-related reporting.
* Coordinate with Contracts Officers, Technical Officers, and cross-functional stakeholders. Participate in meetings, maintain records (e.g., minutes of meetings, change logs), and support action item follow-up.
* Contribute to risk management activities and continuous process improvement. Support the operation and refinement of project-related tools, systems, and procedures.
* Manage industrial return policy alignment and compensation tracking.
* Possess a University degree (Bachelor) in Business Administration (or Communications as relevant), with relevant experience.
Successful Candidate
* At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
* Understanding of financial planning and controlling and/or management of activities and resources in the aerospace industry.
* High capacity to interact and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, from engineering, technical, and business domains.
* Good contacts and communication skills, with the ability to interface at appropriate levels within and outside the Directorate.
* Good knowledge of supporting project-oriented environments.
* Reliability, rigor, and initiative in executing assigned work.
* Proactive attitude to problem-solving, prioritizing actions, and handling high workloads.
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team within strict schedules.
* Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
* Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational and communication abilities, and comfort working in a diverse, multinational team.
* Experience as a proficient user of SAP and familiarity with ESA corporate applications (e.g., ESA-p) is an asset.
* Ability to quickly understand and adapt to ESA-specific context and environment, including IT applications.
* Familiarity with PowerBI, Excel, and advanced reporting platforms.
* Experience with ESA activities is an asset.
* Familiarity with ESA working environment in a similar position is a distinct advantage.
What We Offer:
* Great career opportunities in the Space industry
* Comprehensive benefits package, including life and health insurance
* Engaging company events to foster team spirit
* Hybrid working model supporting work-life balance
* Opportunity to work in an international environment
Relocation Information:
* Spain offers vibrant culture, including flamenco, festivals, and a Mediterranean climate. Workers enjoy at least 30 days of paid vacation plus public holidays, generous family policies, and a social security system providing pensions, unemployment benefits, and family support.
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