About this role
Job description:
The Project Economics Controller (PEC) under the operational authority of Project Economics Manager (PEM) is accountable for managing and consolidating R&D and CAPEX expenses of the project and participates to achieve assigned targets by conducting all relevant action plans
Main activities:
Establishes the project expenses status
Monitors operationally expenses under his/her responsibility (make/buy investments, launching costs, supplier ED&D and PSO – Purchase Services Others) Synthesizes the global expenses of the project by adding FTE and validation means (lead by Planning Manager)Retrieves Buy costbook from CTPC/PCP costbook coordinatorEstablishes multi-year expenses view as well as needed splits (annual, by project, region) Guarantees the source, the quality and the consistency of data used in expenses synthesisBuilds and updates the Risks and Opportunities portfolio for expenses with PEM
Leads action plans to converge to assigned targets
Contributes, during the project’s convergence phase, to definition of robust expenses targets (with Product Planning)Proposes expenses targets to the different stakeholders and actors involved in the project (Engineering, GPSC for sourcing..)Proposes action plans for expenses under his/her responsibility if target is not met
Manages the project annual budget
Monitors project expenses (including comparison between actual expenditure and budget) and establish annual & monthly forecasts including annual indirect costs budgetManages action plans with all stakeholders (Purchasing, Engineering) to meet annual/monthly forecast Controls and validates expenses workflows (R&D + investments)
Prepares the project entry into mass production
Compiles closed list of remaining expenses to be done at end of project and share with serial life teamTransfers to serial life team budget to cover remaining expenses
Performs lesson learned
Delivers at end of project final status of expenses and lesson learnedParticipates to formalize rules for expenses management within VEMO/RD3C
Profile:
Finance, Economics, or Engineering degree.3 to 5 years of experience
Technical & Functional Skills:
Good background in financeStrong mastery of financial consolidation, variance analysis, and reporting.Strong synthesis capability for reporting.Leadership & Behavioral CompetenciesAbility to communicate and explain complex finance issues, Proactive risk identification and escalation mindset.High level of rigor, financial discipline, autonomy, able to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.Ability to challenge assumptions constructively.Strong communication skills, Positive and enthusiastic attitudeStrong background in finance and controlling,Proven experience in Project development management, consolidation, tracking, and financial validations.Experience interfacing with technical organizations (R&D, Engineering & Finance) & Programs Project Teams. You are rigorous, creative, and curious, and you enjoy working as part of a team while developing your skills in a dynamic environment. You are passionate about service-oriented professions and wish to grow within a friendly and supportive work environment — join us!