Financial Controlling - Junior Project Controller
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Key details
- Location
- Szczecin, Poland
- Work style
- Hybrid
- Level
- Entry level
- Job type
- Full-time
- Function
- Finance & Accounting
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 16h ago
Skills
accrualsauditbalance sheetdata analysisdata qualityerpexcelfinancial managementfinancial reportinginvoicingmicrosoft dynamicspayrollpivot tablespower biproject accounting
About the role
Are you starting your career in finance and looking for an opportunity to develop your skills in an international, project-driven environment?
We are looking for a Junior Project Controller to join our Controlling Team. In this role, you will support the financial management of projects by preparing controlling data, monitoring costs and revenue, and contributing to budgeting, forecasting and month-end reporting.
Working closely with experienced Project Controllers, Project Managers and colleagues across the organisation, you will gain practical knowledge of project controlling while gradually taking ownership of your own tasks and processes.
What you will do
Collect, verify and maintain project financial data in ERP systems and reporting tools.
Support the preparation of project budgets, forecasts and cost-to-complete calculations.
Prepare monthly controlling inputs, reconciliations and project reports.
Monitor project costs, revenue and margins against budgets and forecasts.
Review project postings, cost allocations, timesheets and supporting documentation.
Identify missing or inconsistent data and cooperate with relevant teams to resolve discrepancies.
Support monthly project reviews and provide explanations of key financial movements.
Assist with invoicing readiness, cash-flow monitoring and recurring controlling processes.
Work closely with Project Controllers, Project Managers, Accounting, Payroll, Invoicing and other departments.
Contribute to improving data quality and financial reporting processes.
What we are looking for
A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field, or final-year student status.
Up to one year of experience in finance, accounting, controlling, audit or financial data analysis. Relevant internship experience is also welcome.
Basic understanding of accounting concepts, including costs, revenue, accruals, the balance sheet and the profit and loss statement.
Good Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables and working with structured data.
Good command of English, enabling you to work confidently in an international environment.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately within deadlines.
An analytical mindset, willingness to learn and readiness to take ownership of assigned tasks.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
It would be an advantage if you have
Experience working with ERP systems or financial reporting tools.
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Power BI.
An interest in project finance, project accounting or the renewable energy sector.
A proactive approach to identifying data issues and finding practical solutions.
The ability to organise priorities effectively, particularly during month-end closing periods.
What we offer
A full-time position based in our Szczecin office, with a hybrid work model.
An employment contract and flexible working hours.
Private medical care.
A Multisport card.
Life insurance.
The opportunity to develop your career in project controlling with support from experienced finance professionals.
Practical experience in budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition and financial reporting.
The opportunity to work in a truly international environment within the renewable energy industry.
Collaboration with global teams, colleagues from different departments and external partners worldwide.
A supportive onboarding process and the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as your skills develop.
Ready to take your first or next step in project finance? Join FairWind and build your controlling career in an international renewable energy company.
We are looking for a Junior Project Controller to join our Controlling Team. In this role, you will support the financial management of projects by preparing controlling data, monitoring costs and revenue, and contributing to budgeting, forecasting and month-end reporting.
Working closely with experienced Project Controllers, Project Managers and colleagues across the organisation, you will gain practical knowledge of project controlling while gradually taking ownership of your own tasks and processes.
What you will do
Collect, verify and maintain project financial data in ERP systems and reporting tools.
Support the preparation of project budgets, forecasts and cost-to-complete calculations.
Prepare monthly controlling inputs, reconciliations and project reports.
Monitor project costs, revenue and margins against budgets and forecasts.
Review project postings, cost allocations, timesheets and supporting documentation.
Identify missing or inconsistent data and cooperate with relevant teams to resolve discrepancies.
Support monthly project reviews and provide explanations of key financial movements.
Assist with invoicing readiness, cash-flow monitoring and recurring controlling processes.
Work closely with Project Controllers, Project Managers, Accounting, Payroll, Invoicing and other departments.
Contribute to improving data quality and financial reporting processes.
What we are looking for
A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field, or final-year student status.
Up to one year of experience in finance, accounting, controlling, audit or financial data analysis. Relevant internship experience is also welcome.
Basic understanding of accounting concepts, including costs, revenue, accruals, the balance sheet and the profit and loss statement.
Good Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables and working with structured data.
Good command of English, enabling you to work confidently in an international environment.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately within deadlines.
An analytical mindset, willingness to learn and readiness to take ownership of assigned tasks.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
It would be an advantage if you have
Experience working with ERP systems or financial reporting tools.
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Power BI.
An interest in project finance, project accounting or the renewable energy sector.
A proactive approach to identifying data issues and finding practical solutions.
The ability to organise priorities effectively, particularly during month-end closing periods.
What we offer
A full-time position based in our Szczecin office, with a hybrid work model.
An employment contract and flexible working hours.
Private medical care.
A Multisport card.
Life insurance.
The opportunity to develop your career in project controlling with support from experienced finance professionals.
Practical experience in budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition and financial reporting.
The opportunity to work in a truly international environment within the renewable energy industry.
Collaboration with global teams, colleagues from different departments and external partners worldwide.
A supportive onboarding process and the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as your skills develop.
Ready to take your first or next step in project finance? Join FairWind and build your controlling career in an international renewable energy company.