Project Controller - CP&O

Overview

Serve as a trusted financial and commercial partner to Project Managers, Lead Project Controllers, Regional Operations Managers and Business Leaders, ensuring the successful financial execution of EPC and project-based business portfolios.

What you'll do

• Partner with Project Managers and Operations Leaders to provide financial and commercial guidance across multiple EPC and project-based assignments.
• Develop and manage project financial execution plans, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, billing strategies, taxation considerations and cash flow planning.
• Drive project financial performance through cost control, profitability optimization, revenue realization and working capital management.
• Perform accurate cost-to-complete analysis and ensure timely project forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead financial governance activities and participate in project reviews and management reviews.
• Identify, assess and mitigate commercial, contractual, financial, operational and execution risks through proactive contingency planning.
• Support contract execution, claims management, supplier back-charges, insurance cases and other commercial management activities.
• Monitor foreign exchange exposure, guarantees, bonds and taxation requirements.
• Collaborate with project controls, planning, supply chain, finance and operational teams to deliver data-driven insights.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards, internal controls, integrity requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and support the adoption of digital tools, analytics and automation.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, integrity and operational excellence across project teams.

What you'll need

• CA, CMA, MBA (Finance), or Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in Project Controlling, Commercial Finance, Project Finance, Project Accounting or Finance Business Partnering roles.
• Hands-on experience supporting EPC, engineering, infrastructure, energy, industrial or other project-driven organizations.
• Strong understanding of project accounting, cost control, budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, financial reporting and project lifecycle management.
• Experience in contract management, claims administration, commercial governance, risk assessment and contingency management.
• Knowledge of cash flow management, working capital optimization, taxation, foreign exchange exposure, guarantees and bonds.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to convert financial insights into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience participating in project reviews, management reviews and cross-functional performance discussions.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills with experience in global and matrix organizations.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in SAP, advanced MS Excel, and exposure to Power BI or other reporting and analytics tools.

Details

• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
• Full-time position; not remote.