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Project Controlling & SAP PS Manager

On-site in Madrid·Added 6 days ago (last checked 31 Oct)

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Contract: Fixed-term
Spanish: Fluent
English: Required
Other languages: German
Experience: 5+ years
Education: University degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or related discipline.

Professional Experience:

Mandatory

Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Controlling, Financial Controlling, Project Finance, or related roles.
Proven experience in project-based environments.
Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA.
Experience participating in SAP Project System (PS) implementation, rollout, or enhancement projects.
Strong experience in financial management of complex projects.
Experience working in multinational organisations.

Technical Skills:

Financial Management

Project Financial Controlling
Budgeting & Forecasting
Cost Control & Variance Analysis
Margin Analysis
Cash Flow Management
Net Working Capital Management
Project Accounting
Financial Reporting and Performance Monitoring

Systems & Tools

SAP S/4HANA
SAP Project System (PS)
WBS Structures and Project Reporting
Advanced Microsoft Excel

Key Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to design and implement new processes and ways of working.
Strong business partnering mindset.
Excellent stakeholder management skills.
Ability to operate in complex and fast-paced project environments.
Strong communication and influencing skills.
High level of ownership and accountability.
Continuous improvement mindset.
Results-oriented approach.
Efficiency Expert or Process Improvement Specialist

Languages

English: Fluent / Professional Working Proficiency (Mandatory)
Spanish: Fluent (Mandatory)

Nice to have

Master's degree in Finance, Controlling, Project Management, or Business Administration is considered an advantage.

Preferred

Experience in Data Center, Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure, Industrial, or EPC environments.
Experience in finance transformation, process improvement, or organisational development initiatives.
Experience supporting large-scale capital-intensive projects.
Power BI or similar reporting tools (preferred)
German: Considered a plus

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We offer an initial 6-month project with a multinational company that is a leader in its industry.

Immediate availability to join the company.

The role

The Project Controlling & SAP PS Manager will play a key role in the successful execution of large-scale Hyperscale Data Center projects within the subsidiary.The position is responsible for designing and implementing the financial controlling framework required to manage project-based business, including the deployment of SAP S/4HANA Project System (PS), the definition of reporting structures,WBS hierarchies.

Real-world experience in Project Controlling
Experience with the PS module in SAP S/4HANA Cloud

What you'll do

The role will act as a bridge between Finance, Project Management, Operations, IT, and the Business Unit, ensuring that financial information is accurately captured, monitored, and reported throughout the project lifecycle.

A key responsibility will be supporting the organisation and development of the Finance function to ensure the subsidiary has the setup, processes, tools, systems, and controls required to successfully manage a growing portfolio of complex projects.

Key Responsibilities:

SAP S/4HANA PS Implementation

Lead the finance workstream for the implementation and deployment of SAP S/4HANA Project System (PS).
Define and implement lean project structures and WBS elements aligned with Business Unit and local reporting requirements.
Design and maintain project master data governance standards.
Ensure SAP PS configuration supports necessary project controlling and management reporting requirements.
Coordinate with IT teams, Project Managers, Finance stakeholders, and external consultants throughout the implementation process.
Support testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), user training, and go-live activities.

Reporting & Governance

Define and implement the minimum subsidiary's project reporting structure within SAP S/4HANA.
Design reporting models that provide visibility on project financial performance.
Develop standardised project controlling reports and KPIs.
Ensure data consistency between accounting, controlling, and management reporting.
Maintain high standards of data quality and reporting accuracy.

Finance Organisation Development

Support the Finance Director in adapting the finance organisation to the requirements of a project-driven business.
Design and implement most effective project controlling processes and governance models.
Define roles, responsibilities, and procedures related to project financial management.
Promote best practices in project accounting, financial control, and reporting while assuring a lean, efficient, and effective process and workload for all relevant stakeholders.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance processes and internal controls.

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management

Act as the key financial business partner for Project Managers and operational teams.
Collaborate closely with Finance, Operations, Procurement, Commercial and Business Unit stakeholders.
Facilitate alignment between local business requirements and Business Unit reporting standards.
Support management decision-making through financial analysis and recommendations.

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About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.