Project Cost Controller

Cost Monitoring, Forecasting Budget control:

o Set up the project budget structure, following the established cost management plan and WBS structures.

o Follow-up the cost contingencies as per the Cost Management Plan

o Organize the necessary meetings with Budget stakeholders to gather and record cost information

o Establish the project cost baseline; track budget baseline deviations (including justification)

o Maintain and update cost forecasts, based on progress information about the project (Earned value management), while continuously challenge the budget and forecast inputs.

o Provide monthly cost reports to the project management team, including baseline comparison, KPIs, etc, in accordance with the Cost Management Plan

o Gather requests for invoicing from the contractors and suppliers and obtain approval for invoice payment from the responsible people

o Ensure integration of cost elements into X' main systems (SAP-based) and ensure consistency

Contribute to schedule & budget analysis & reporting,:

o Change impact analysis:

As part of the change control process, perform schedule & cost analysis for requested changes to the project.

Properly document the change analysis, e.g. through creating simulation versions of the project schedule.

Apply approved change requests to the budget and budget planning, and properly archive baselines.

o Periodic reporting to Corporate Controlling Departments

o in close cooperation with the Project Scheduler, Project Risk Manager and PM Officer

Lessons learned and continuous improvement:

o Propose improvements to the management of the projects and programs from a cost management point of view.

o Adopt a champion role as budgeting expert.

Share best practices with project team members,

Coach project team members to better estimate their costs.

Continuously challenge the budget inputs.

Introduce and apply budget estimating techniques, including more advanced techniques where necessary

Requirements:

Hard skills and soft skills:

Expert knowledge of the MS Office suite (especially MS Excel), SAP and PowerBI

Knowledge of infrastructure projects.

Knowledge of project management methodology PMI/PMBOK is a plus

Expert knowledge of cost management techniques and methodologies.

Fluent in English.

Proactive, strong communicator and team player.

Strong interviewing skills, allowing gathering necessary cost and budget inputs with a critical view.

Languages:

o Fluent in English

o Good knowledge of French and/or Dutch is a plus.

Additional information:

Location: Primary location is Brussels

Telework is possible but due to the nature of our environment (secure networks), onsite presence will be required at least partially.

Important: for non-EU candidates, please present candidates who comply with the following criteria:

Possess a work permit allowing the individual to work in Belgium.

Hold a valid residence permit confirming the right of residence in Belgium.

There's something electric in the air with this this mission!

What makes this mission attractive?

An interesting project at the reference within the energy sector: X encourages innovation and collaboration. Within our company you will be at the forefront of the energy transition, and you will have the chance to contribute to ground-breaking technologies designed to accelerate this transition. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to demonstrate your skills and develop further your competences within this project.

Focus on well-being at work: we put maximum effort into a positive work culture in which your well-being is central.

A diverse team of co-workers: X puts a high value on diversity and inclusion. You will join a diverse and passionate team that enjoys sharing knowledge and leading the way towards a more sustainable future together.