Senior Project Cost Controller

🚀 Senior Project Cost Controller – John Cockerill Hydrogen

The position will be based in Belgium – relocation will need to be considered

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Are you ready to take on a critical role in project execution and cost management? Join John Cockerill Hydrogen as a Senior Project Cost Controller and contribute to the successful delivery of cutting-edge energy solutions. This is your chance to bring your expertise to a global leader in sustainable innovatio

n.
🌐 About John Cocker

illFounded in 1817, John Cockerill is a global leader in sustainable innovation, addressing modern challenges in energy, defense, industry, environment, transportation, and infrastructure. With 6,000 employees in 29 countries and a 2023 revenue of €1.2 billion, we deliver tailored technological solutions to meet global nee

ds.
🎯 Why Join

Us?At John Cockerill, we of

• fer:Impactful Work: Contribute to groundbreaking energy projects that shape the future of sustainable developm
• ent.Career Growth: Access mentorship, training, and internal mobility opportunities within a global organizat
• ion.Global Reach: Work with diverse teams across the world and gain international expos
• ure.Supportive Environment: Enjoy a culture that values autonomy, innovation, and work-life bala
• nce.Excellence in Execution: Be part of an agile environment that prioritizes precision and innovation in project deliv

ery.
🛠️ Your Role: Senior Project Cost Contr

ollerAs Senior Project Cost Controller, you will play a key role in overseeing the financial health of major projects, ensuring accurate cost tracking, reporting, and compliance with financial objectives. Reporting to the Chief Project Officer, you will contribute to building and structuring a world-class project controlling

team.
📋 Key Responsibil

• ities:Project Cost Manag
• ement:Monitor and control project budgets, including costs related to subcontractors, procurement, and logi
• stics.Identify risks related to penalties, scope variations, and currency fluctuations, and implement mitigation
• plans.Ensure compliance with contractual terms, payment schedules, and cost optimization objec
• tives.Reporting and Gover
• nance:Develop and implement project cost reporting tools and methodol
• ogies.Provide accurate financial reports to stakeholders, including project progress, risk assessments, and P&L perfor
• mance.Establish governance frameworks to streamline cost management across global pro
• jects.Stakeholder Collabor
• ation:Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and project execution teams to ensure alignment on financial
• goals.Interface with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to manage invoicing, payments, and financial negotia
• tions.Team Develo
• pment:Support the establishment of a dedicated project controlling team, mentoring junior controllers and standardizing best prac
• tices.Work closely with global teams to align processes and ensure consis

tency.
👥 Yo

ur TeamYou will collaborate with a diverse team of project managers, engineers, and finance professionals, all working toward the successful delivery of complex projects. Reporting to the Chief Project Officer, you will also work with a global pool of project contr

ollers.
🧩 Your

Profile
📚 Experience, Knowledge, and Har

• d Skills:
  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Engineering, or a rela
• ted field.Minimum of 7 years of experience in project controlling, cost management, or financial planning, ideally in large-scale industrial
• projects.Strong experience in supplier-driven industries such as construction, EPC, HVAC,
• or energy.Expertise in cost tracking tools, project management methodologies, and risk
• analysis.Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French or other languages is a str

ong asset.💼 Personality and Behavior

• al Skills:Analytical mindset with a strong focus on accuracy a
• nd detail.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at a
• ll levels.Proactive and solution-oriented approach to proble
• m-solving.Ability to manage complexity and work autonomously in a dynamic en

vironment.💎 Wha

• t We OfferCompetiti
• ve Salary:Comprehensive benefits package,
• including:C
• ompany carMea
• l vouchersHealth and life
• insurancePerformance-b
• ased bonusProfit-sh
• aring planFlexible Work Arr
• angements:Up to 2 days of remote work per week after the onboardi
• ng period.Career De
• velopment:Structured onboarding process and ongoing training oppo
• rtunities.Regular reviews and potential for international as
• signments
• .Time Off:31 days of paid leave

annually.
📢 The Recruitm

ent ProcessReady to join a team shaping the future of energy? Here’s what

1. to expect:Initial Interview: Meet our Recruiter, Maximilien, to discuss your experience and e
2. xpectationsSecond Interview: Meet with key stakeholders, including the Chief Project Officer, to explore your con