Finance Project Controller

Joining Arup

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

Sir Ove Arup (1895-1988), the founder of our company, was known as 'the philosopher engineer'. He didn't settle for conventions, came up with inventive solutions and his mission was always to design a more beautiful and sustainable world. He stated that this goal could best be achieved by putting the quality of the work first through the application of "Total Architecture". His vision worked, and Arup has since grown into a leading global engineering, design and consulting firm.

If this philosophy appeals to you, then we are looking for you!

The Opportunity

Arup is seeking a Project Controller based in our Amsterdam office to spearhead the accurate financial position of our projects.  This role is integral within the finance team and you will work in an international environment with multidisciplinary teams collaborating closely with project managers and directors.  

Responsible for advising and driving the budgeting and forecasting of projects enabling the project manager/project director to manage their projects most effectively.  Through evaluating the projects, the chosen candidate will play an important role in informing leadership enabling actions that can influence the future of the organization.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

·       Commercial partner to the Project Manager and Director to drive improved financial performance and provide decision support analysis.

·       Supervise Project Controllers and/or take a lead role for the Project Controller team. Guide process changes, encourage skills development, manage coverage and resourcing and establish reporting processes.

·       Track issues on projects and recommend and help drive solutions for identified risks. Work with Project Managers to implement project-specific cost control methods to ensure project profitability.

·       Support Project Director and Manager (Monthly meetings/reviews with PM/PD) on commercial side, working on monitoring costs against project forecasts on a monthly basis and conducting variance analysis.

·       Support project financial performance, budgeting, and help maintain project financial health; working reports including, but not limited to, resource planning, estimates to completion, etc.

·       Identify project financial issues and elevate to PM (business partner) and Controller. Ability to recognize risks and work with PMs to develop mitigation measures and assess impact on financial performance.

Skills and Expertise

·       At least 7 years of experience in a role as accountant, controller, project administrator or similar positions;

·       Completed HBO/WO education in financial direction (Netherlands), or equivalent international qualification, such as a Bachelor Degree in a Finance related subject.

·       Excellent communication skills in the Dutch and English language;

·       Strong organizational skills, with the ability to handle several tasks simultaneously, while also being detail-oriented, thorough, and able to optimally manage time. 

·       High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

·       Team player with excellent listening skills and willingness to work with multiple colleagues on a broad range of initiatives. 

·       Ability to work in a high-paced environment. 

·       Consultative approach and strong collaborative problem-solving skills.  

·       Proactive and goal-oriented, with the ability to work independently and handle change effectively. 

The Benefits – What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We offer you an Arup contract with a competitive salary and good secondary employment conditions, such as an excellent pension and travel allowance, OV-chipkaart 1st class, even travel by bike / by foot is covered.

At Arup you will work in an international environment that enables you to share knowledge and experience with the whole world. In addition, there are short and long-term opportunities to work in one of our foreign offices

As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm.

We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available

A wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work you do.

The role

·       Permanent

·       Full time; part time arrangements are possible on request

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and Cover Letter. The application deadline has been extended.