Senior Project Controller

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Finance

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Contribute to creating a better tomorrow

The only way we can tackle the challenges of this fast-changing world is with passionate people. Led by our purpose of building trust and solving important problems, we come together at PwC to address the biggest issues facing the world in a way that drives positive impact. Are you eager to join a team fueled by open and curious minds, who are passionate about their work and create new solutions for a new day? Then you’re at the right place. 

Bring your talent. Learn new skills. Make a positive impact.

Looking for a career where you’ll have a tangible impact on the smooth running of a global organisation? Internal Firm Services (IFS) is the beating heart of everything we do at PwC. We’re made up of teams like Marketing, Communications, HR, IT, Procurement, Finance, Facilities, Project Management and more, and together we form the support network of the entire firm. As part of IFS, we’ll guide you to becoming a vital contributor in providing our colleagues and clients the best possible experience at PwC. 

 

Your impact

As a Senior Project Controller your mission is to improve the company's Net Investment in clients and act as a business partner for partners, directors and managers regarding the finance processes and day to day operations on Engagement Management (Gross Margin). 

As primary role, our future Senior Project Controller is responsible for the entire Engagement management process from job creation and monitoring to billing of jobs within a specific Business Unit and reporting on financials of this unit.

You will make an impact by:

• Monitoring of WIP and AR

• Review of project margins/deficits, analysis of client and project information

• Taking care of quarterly WIP and AR confirmations + follow-up of action to be taken

• Give advice on/ensure correct WIP valuation & treatment

• Support and guide billing advisors on WIP matters

• Provide the necessary ad-hoc reporting (revenue data, chargeability...)

• Perform monthly reconciliation of project results with billing variance (monthly project movements)

• Taking care of the reconciliation of WIP/P&L

• Ensure quality of and account all revenue- and billing-variance-related ethics

• Analyse and explain the monthly revenue results

• Give training on Revenue recognition processes and Timesheet completion

• Support the business controller in ad hoc analyses and monthly financial reporting

Secondly, you take ownership of the Engagement Management process and the different systems linked to this process. This enables you to support the team lead on ad hoc requests, process improvements, system changes, etc.

 

About you

• have a Bachelor’s or Master's degree (ideally economical-financial orientation) and/or at least three years of experience in financial project management (i.e. financial follow-up of clients and projects), analytical accounting or controlling

• have an advanced knowledge of Excel

• have a flexible approach to work in order to achieve deadlines

• have strong analytical and organisational skills

• have a team-oriented attitude and possess excellent communication skills in English, Dutch and French

• are conscious of the importance to meet internal client needs

• show initiative and dynamics and will become the SPOC for managers, directors and partners for all WIP related matters

• Are hands-on and willing to deep-dive into processes/systems  Go beyond what is reflected in processes and systems. 

• Identify issues and find solutions accordingly.

Life at PwC Belgium

Our culture and workplace are something we’re proud of. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the benefits you can look forward to:

• Flexibility: flexible working hours with Work@PwC Reimagined so you can decide your most effective working pattern

• Infinite learning and growing: broad opportunities to learn every day and exciting career pathways that help you explore different disciplines or areas of expertise

• Rewards that matter to you: A flexible rewards plan gives you access to a wide range of benefits so you can make the choices that best fit your personal circumstances and lifestyle.

• Diversity: We believe that diversity makes PwC stronger. It helps us solve problems and deliver added value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can get the best out of themselves.

• A sustainable mobility offer: we offer a wide range of sustainable mobility options. 

• Wellbeing: An extensive health programme that includes access to an online wellbeing platform, sports communities and mental resilience workshops

• International PwC network: broad access to industry expertise, both locally and through our wider global network of member firms

• Supporting you in every phase of your life, including family friendly work schemes

Let’s build something great together. What are you waiting for?

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Analytical Thinking, Billing, Business, Communication, Reconciliations, Solution-Oriented, Waterfall Project Management

Optional Skills

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Travel Requirements

0%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

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