Project Controller - Rail

Local Unit & Position Description:

DNV Industrial Services, is seeking a Project Controller will provide direct support to the Global Controller Rail across all financial activities related to sales, project controlling, credit collection and reporting. The role has a multi‑country scope, supporting any region assigned within Industrial Services

Position Description:

- Initiate invoicing — Proactively prepare accurate and timely invoices in alignment with customer contracts and global finance procedures and ensure timely collection of AR balances
- Validate project inputs — Challenge and confirm financial data provided by Project Managers and Line Management; actively engage PMs to ensure required change orders are raised.
- Lead monthly project reviews — Facilitate monthly financial review meetings with PMs, perform expenditure checks, document outcomes, and guide Administrators on follow‑up actions.
- Maintain project financial records — Ensure accurate, up‑to‑date project financials and monitor progress throughout the project life cycle to support timely completion and closure.
- Manage WIP balances — Oversee Work in Progress, assess collectability
- Escalate high‑risk items — Identify critical project risks and escalate them to Global Controller Rail when necessary.
- Support operational processes — Assist with time‑card compliance, supplier invoice workflow resolution, and other operational finance activities, collection.
- Provide financial support — Offer PMs and staff financial guidance while promoting commercial awareness across the organization.
- Maintain audit‑ready documentation — Keep thorough records of all financial activities to support audits and follow‑up by Global Controller Rail, Industrial Services Finance & Performance Director or Global Shared Services.
- Monthly Closing

Technical/ Competency Requirements

- Invoicing process knowledge — Solid understanding of invoicing workflows and financial compliance requirements.
- Financial systems proficiency — Familiarity with core finance tools such as NGPS, Scheduler, Basware, and Oracle Finance
- Attention to detail — Ability to ensure accuracy and consistency across all financial activities.
- Communication & stakeholder management — Strong ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and external clients.
- Language — strong English proficiency (spoken and written)

Professional Qualification/ Expertise/ Experience Requirements

- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent professional qualification.
- Strong and proven experience in financial operations, ideally including project controlling or similar roles.
- High learning agility and ability to quickly understand new processes, tools and business requirements.
- Proactive attitude with strong initiative and problem‑solving capabilities.
- Flexibility to take on a broad range of financial and operational tasks beyond the core scope of the role.
- Strong sense of ownership, accountability and willingness to support the Global Controller across any assigned country.

Location : Barcelona, Spain