Project Controller

Your Contribution

As a Project Controller, you will drive financial transparency and support data-driven decision-making across international projects throughout their entire lifecycle.

• Ensure financial transparency across assigned projects by monitoring cost development, identifying deviations, and providing meaningful analyses.
• Prepare and maintain accurate product and project cost calculations using inputs from engineering, purchasing, production, logistics, and other stakeholders.
• Support Project Managers and cross-functional teams in achieving project budget, cost, investment, and profitability targets.
• Act as a trusted financial business partner, providing insights and recommendations to support project-related decision-making.
• Prepare financial scenarios, business cases, and make-or-buy evaluations in line with MAHLE standards and guidelines.
• Track, analyze, and report key project financial KPIs, including costs, investments, margins, variances, and risks.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting throughout project milestones, quality gates, and governance processes.
• Collaborate closely with global stakeholders to ensure completeness, consistency, and alignment of project financial data.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, drive mitigation actions, and contribute to the continuous improvement of controlling processes and tools.

Your Experience & Qualifications

• University degree in Economics, Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in controlling, project controlling, financial planning, or cost analysis.
• Strong understanding of cost structures, budgeting, forecasting, and product costing.
• Advanced analytical and numerical skills.
• Good knowledge of SAP and MS Office, especially Excel; FACTON knowledge is an advantage.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive results.
• Fluent English; German is considered a plus.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Our Offering

• Performance‑related bonuses, including structured annual rewards based on individual and company results.
• Seasonal bonuses, such as Easter and Christmas incentives, granted according to internal policies.
• Meal vouchers provided for each working day.
• Opportunities for learning - internally or externally
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential support for personal and professional well‑being.
• Comprehensive medical services through our partnered healthcare provider, covered up to an annual limit.
• Company‑provided transportation, ensuring convenient travel between Timișoara and the MAHLE location

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