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.

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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.