Director Project Controlling EMEA

pThe Director Project Controlling EMEA leads the regional Project Controlling organization and has end-to-end responsibility for financial governance, transparency and performance management across the EMEA project portfolio. The role acts as a strategic finance partner to EMEA Operations, Business Unit leadership and the Executive Leadership Team, converting complex project and portfolio information into clear decisions and actions. The position ensures reliable forecasting, margin protection, cash optimization, strong risk management and consistent application of project accounting and control standards. It also develops a high-performing multinational team and drives standardization, digitalization and continuous improvement across countries and business units. /ph3Compensation /h3pWe offer: Career Development Competitive Compensation And Benefits Pay Transparency Global Opportunities /ppIf this role is filled in Italy the base pay range for this role is estimated to be 87.000 € - 127.600 € at the time of posting. Compensation will be aligned with the applicable National Collective Labour Agreement, namely the CBA 'Metalmeccanico Industria'. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills. /ph3Responsibilities /h3h3EMEA Portfolio Performance and Executive Business Partnership /h3ulliOwn the financial oversight and performance management of the EMEA project portfolio, ensuring predictable delivery against budget, forecast and strategic commitments. /liliAct as trusted finance advisor to Business Unit Leaders on portfolio optimization, transformation and sustainable profitable growth. /liliLead regional portfolio and performance reviews, clearly articulating drivers of margin, volume, cost, risk, cash and forecast variances and defining corrective actions with accountable owners. /liliChallenge Operations and Project Execution teams to protect project economics, improve outcomes and deliver agreed financial commitments. /li /ulh3Project Financial Governance and Controls /h3ulliEnsure robust project lifecycle governance, including contract review, baseline validation, EAC, percentage-of-completion accounting, forecast updates, variance management and project close-out. /liliEnsure compliance with IFRS 15, US GAAP, internal accounting policies and regional/global control requirements. /liliStrengthen the control environment through effective internal controls, balance-sheet and project reconciliations, audit coordination and timely remediation of findings. /liliDrive consistency, data quality and transparency across project financial reporting, management dashboards and executive commentary. /li /ulh3Risk, Opportunity, Margin and Cash Management /h3ulliLead EMEA portfolio risk and opportunity governance, ensuring early identification, robust quantification, ownership, mitigation and appropriate financial recognition. /liliDrive margin protection and profitability improvement through structured deep dives, root-cause analysis, recovery plans, change-order governance, claims support and lessons learned. /liliOptimize project cash flow and working capital through milestone billing, collections, advance payments, inventory/WIP management and disciplined follow-up of overdue receivables. /liliAssess contractual and commercial exposures, including penalties, contingent revenues, customer claims, supplier/subcontractor risks and non-conformance costs. /li /ulh3Leadership and Organizational Capability /h3ulliLead, coach and develop a multinational Project Controlling organization across EMEA. /liliBuild a culture of accountability, constructive challenge, collaboration and continuous improvement, supported by clear objectives, performance management, succession planning and development actions. /liliEnsure effective resource allocation and organizational design aligned with business priorities, portfolio complexity and transformation needs. /li /ulh3Transformation, Standardization and Digital Finance /h3ulliDrive standardization of project controlling methodologies, governance routines, reporting frameworks and key performance indicators across EMEA. /liliLead finance transformation and process-improvement initiatives in partnership with Finance, Operations, PMO, Business Transformation and IT. /liliLeverage SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, Power BI, advanced analytics and AI-enabled insights to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, scenario analysis and decision support. /li /ulh3Commercial and Strategic Support /h3ulliProvide financial challenge and support during bid, quotation and contract-review activities for complex or strategically important opportunities. /liliAssess cost structures, margins, cash profiles, commercial terms, capacity implications and risk-adjusted profitability using historical project performance and scenario analysis. /liliPartner with Commercial, Legal, Sales Controlling and Estimation teams to improve deal quality and protect long-term customer and portfolio profitability. /li /ulh3Qualifications and Experience /h3pMaster degree in Finance, Economics, Management Engineering, Business Administration or a comparable discipline. /ppMinimum 10 years of progressive experience in project controlling, finance operations or commercial finance within a complex, international and project-driven environment; substantial leadership experience required. /ppDemonstrated experience managing large project portfolios and multicultural teams across countries and business units. /ppStrong knowledge of percentage-of-completion accounting, IFRS 15 revenue recognition, US GAAP and project financial controls. /ppExperience in automation, engineering, construction, supply chain solutions, EPC or another long-cycle project business is highly desirable. /ph3Functional and Technical Competencies /h3ulliExpertise in EAC forecasting, portfolio governance, FPA, budgeting, risk management, cash flow, working capital, internal controls and audit management. /liliAbility to link project schedules, operational progress, commercial obligations and financial outcomes; knowledge of earned value and integrated scheduling is an advantage. /liliStrong digital mindset and practical experience with ERP, analytics and reporting platforms such as SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, Power BI and advanced Microsoft Excel. /liliExperience leading transformation, process standardization, organizational change and performance-improvement initiatives. /li /ulh3Leadership and Personal Capabilities /h3ulliStrategic and analytical thinker with strong business judgement and the ability to translate complex issues into executive-level insights and clear actions. /liliCredible, constructive and resilient leader who combines strong ownership with collaboration and develops accountability in others. /liliExcellent stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills across Finance, Operations, Commercial and senior executive audiences. /liliComfortable operating in a matrix organization, managing ambiguity and balancing regional consistency with local business requirements. /liliFluent professional English required; additional EMEA languages are an advantage. /liliWillingness to travel across EMEA as business needs require. /li /ulh3About KION and Dematic /h3pKION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide – wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. /ppKION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future‑ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. /ppDematic complements this expertise with state‑of-the-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. /ppWhether locally or globally – we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions. Join our team – Push it forward. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr