Project Controller - Offshore Energy

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.  

In your job you will work for the offshore energy division. Boskalis has one of the largest global fleets of specialized offshore vessels, allowing us to carry out a broad range of offshore activities. We provide innovative and sustainable all-round solutions to tackle major worldwide maritime challenges. Our Offshore Energy division supports sustainable energy solutions such as wind energy as well as traditional fossil facilities. We’re involved in the entire journey from developing and transporting to maintaining and decommissioning these facilities.

Make your mark as a decisive and result-oriented project controller who is constantly looking for the story behind the figures. Are you ready for a new step in your career and do you want to work for a company that literally changes the world map? Are you performing well in a dynamic and international working environment that is in full development? And does the down-to-earth mentality of the maritime industry suit you perfectly? Then we would like to talk to you about the position of project controller for Boskalis Offshore Energy division.

As project controller at Boskalis you get the chance to be at the forefront of the energy transition. Our groundbreaking projects feature the largest foundations ever seen, setting new standards in renewable energy. The projects you work on vary, as you work for the different business units (7 in total) of our Offshore Energy division. In the role of project controller, you will be financially responsible and part of the core project team. This means that you have the opportunity to work globally at our project sites or in one of our regional offices.

Your responsibilities as a project controller:

• Monitoring the progress of ongoing projects and discussing progress and forecasts with the Senior Project Controller and/or Project Manager.
• Preparing and submitting periodic financial reports and budget control reports.
• Identifying, managing, and reporting risks, deadlines/contractual obligations (especially financial obligations).
• Monitoring and managing progress, cash flows, claims, and variation orders.
• Ensuring high-quality and timely tax reporting and handling local tax-related obligations (filings).
• Providing support during the annual financial audits.

As part of the ongoing transformation agenda within Boskalis, “from financial control to business control”, initiatives have been designated to meet this transformation goal. As part of your onboarding you will lead one or more improvement initiatives within Offshore Energy Finance, directly delivering a lasting impact on the way we work. At the same time, you will build your network within the Boskalis organization. For this assignments you will report directly to the CFO of Offshore Energy.

What you bring as a project controller:

• A bachelor degree in Business Economics, Business Administration, or a similar field;.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Project Controller or similar business orientated finance role in a complex environment and preferably in the maritime, offshore, construction, manufacturing, infrastructure industry.
• Strong communication skills in English;.
• Flexibility with regards to potential overseas periods of working during your career at Boskalis (e.g. on a rotational basis at a project site).

The following competencies are also important for the role of function:  

• Are a team player focus on building relationships with both financial and operational colleagues;
• Flexibility, strong analytical skills, goal-oriented, and ability to handle stress.

What you can expect 

• A dynamic environment: A job where you can make an impact, in an earth-moving company, as part of a diverse, international team of experts. 
• Rewarding conditions: A competitive salary and much more, including holiday allowance, holiday entitlement of 26 days (based on a full-time contract), a non-contributory pension scheme, collective schemes such as company health insurance, travel allowance.
• Career development: Plenty of opportunities to realize your full potential. Challenge yourself with (online) courses in our Boskalis academy. 
• The Boskalis campus: Experience the unique Boskalis vibe at our Papendrecht site, complete with restaurants, sports fields, and a wharf where our vessels dock. We offer a state-of-the-art auditorium, brainstorming rooms, experience center for client meetings, and a coffee place where you can connect with colleagues. 
• Boskalis project site: You will work on groundbreaking projects around the world. Boskalis creates new horizons and execute an extensive range of dredging and marine projects in 90 countries and across six continents.
• Young Boskalis: Are you under 36? Come and join Young Boskalis! Have fun and join in social and sports activities ranging from pub quizzes to yoga, bootcamps and an annual sailing boat race. Networking and knowledge sharing are a vital part of Young Boskalis as well.  

Extra information

• Your team: As a project controller, you have a reporting line to the area controller for general oversight and to the senior project controller specifically for project-related matters. Both will provide coaching and guidance to support your personal development journey within the role.
• Where you will work: There are several options. The Papendrecht Head office is your duty location. During execution phase of the project you will travel to project site office. You do also have the opportunity to travel internationally on a regular basis and stay at a project site for extended periods in a rotation of 6 weeks on, 4 weeks off. 
• Full/part-time job: The position of project controller is a fulltime (40 hours a week)
• Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company. 

We are more than happy to answer your questions about the position of project controller. Please contact Tim Gouweleeuw, corporate recruiter via [email protected].

Interested? Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your motivation letter and CV on our careers site.

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