
Project Controller
HARMAN International
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Budapest • Hungary
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About the role
- Oversee the financial, planning, forecasting, and reporting of large-scale programs.
- Provide strategic guidance on project profitability.
- Drive alignment between project financial performance and strategic objectives.
- Lead the financial evaluation of cost management through the post award projects.
- Consolidate and analyze financial results across multiple programs through Business Case Update iterations.
- Establish standardized Controlling processes and tools for project cost tracking and cost management.
- Lead program-level financial reviews, supporting steering committees and senior management boards.
- Implement and maintain strong governance on cost structures and risk mitigation.
- Define and implement mitigation and recovery strategies for underperforming programs and identify financial risks across projects.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement and Manufacturing teams to drive cross-functional accountability.
- Organize Change Management to Project Controlling Systems, KPI and reporting frameworks.
- Act as a Partner to Program Directors, SBU and Account Management.
Requirements
- A thorough understanding of automotive development processes (PLM processes).
- +5 of experience in Project Controlling, Project/Program Management, Cost Management, Business Partnering.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
- Strong Background in ERP systems and project methodologies systems (SAP) and financial planning tools.
- Advanced financial modeling and Excel proficiency.
- Fluency in English required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Capability to influence cross-functional team members.
- You are willing to travel if necessary.
Benefits
- Flexible work environment.
- Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
- Competitive wellness benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial planningforecastingcost managementfinancial analysisfinancial modelingExcel proficiencyproject controllingbusiness partneringrisk mitigationchange management
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication abilitiespresentation abilitiesinfluencing skillscross-functional collaborationstrategic guidanceorganizational skillsleadershipaccountability