Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf Insulation could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us. As a Group we are a global manufacturer of construction materials and our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.
Knauf Insulation is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 40-year heritage in manufacturing insulation and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 40 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to join our 6000-strong team and help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world.
The expansion of the Engineering Department means we are now looking to recruit new Project Cost Controller in Visé (BE), Sokfja Loka (SLO) or St Helens (UK) and reporting to the Engineering Director EMEA & APAC.
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Can you say ‘yes’?...
* Can you work in an international and highly technical work environment?
* Can you adapt to many different cultures?
* Can you identify with our values of humanity, partnership, commitment and entrepreneurship?
* Can you demonstrate of a keen attention to detail while simultaneously maintaining a strategic, helicopter view?
As Project Cost Controller, you'd be delivering consolidated financial reports, analyses, simulations, and risk estimations to the projects' stakeholders. You also ensure figures are accurate, consistent, timely, and meet the different laws and company standards.
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What you’ll be doing:
* Gather, consolidate, and analyze financial reports including capital expenditures, balance sheets, and engineering department data.
* Assist with monthly closing activities for the engineering department, managing time sheets, consultants, and travel expenses.
* Participate in CAPEX budget planning by gathering lists from technical departments and verifying cost efficiency, then providing consolidated data to management.
* Support the central engineering department in creating and maintaining project cost estimates, forecasts, and benchmark data.
* Endorse a key user role of the SAP Project System module
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What we’d love for you to have:
We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviours and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you.
If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:
* Bachelor's or master's degree in economics, accounting or any other relevant field of expertise
* Experience of minimum 2 years working on international industrial projects
* Knowledge of SAP and MS Office
* Fluent in English, any other language is a plus
* Willing to travel: 5-15% (from 2-3 days to one week maximum)
Your personality counts a lot for us:
* Keen attention to detail while simultaneously maintaining a strategic, helicopter view to ensure comprehensive project oversight and effective decision-making
* Good communication skills: effectively conveys ideas and information, fostering clear understanding and collaboration among team members.
* Autonomy and proactiveness: demonstrates the ability to work independently while anticipating and addressing project needs
* Analytical skills: capable of systematically evaluating complex information and making data-driven decisions
* Group values' adherence: Menschlichkeit, Partnership, Commitment and Entrepreneurship
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We will provide:
As this is a central, international position, the package and associated benefits will be those of the contract's host country. Our common criterion was to build a comprehensive salary package that stands out in the market.
On top of that, a dedicated time for personal development and potential for leadership training will be provided.
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What happens next?
We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within five working days.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I) reinforces our Knauf Insulation values of Making Tomorrow a Home for all of us. We are committed to creating a workplace where we all can thrive, whoever we are, and inspiring a culture of inclusion and innovation that will drive future business success. We do our best to make sure being at work feels like home. To learn more about our business and culture go here (People & Culture - Knauf Insulation Western Europe )
If there are any other ways that you need to receive this job information, please contact us on marie.dewaele@knaufinsulation.com.