Project Controller

Job description:

At METLEN Energy & Metals

, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels.  We are a global industrial and energy company operating across two highly interconnected and complementary sectors:

. With a consolidated turnover of €5,683 million and an EBITDA of €1,080 million, along with a workforce of over 7,627 dedicated individuals, we drive success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent.

We are committed to embracing new state-of-the-art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, creating a lasting impact. At METLEN, we foster a culture of

and

, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

Metlen Energy and Metals is seeking a

to support our M Renewables Division in Calgary, Canada. This is an exciting new role with the opportunity to establish best practices in project accounting, forecasting and preparation of project financial statements and have a hand in building the project accounting team.

This position will report to the

and work in day-to-day collaboration with accounts payable and project managers.  The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and finance, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for renewable energy.

Your Role Will Encompass:

- Working side by side with project managers and serve as finance representative on project teams. As projects move through life cycle from development, construction and operations.

- Preparing and maintaining reporting on project costs to-date and accrued commitments in collaboration with project managers.

- Analyze and identify variances between project actuals as compared to budget and update forecasts based on results.

- Review invoices in conjunction with contracts to ensure consistency with payment milestones and terms, prior to approval and follow up with any discrepancies until resolved.

- Coordinate project cashflow forecasting in collaboration with development, construction and operations teams, ensuring forecast receives monthly sign off and approval by related stakeholders.

- Provide project and cashflow related reporting to parent company and construction cost reporting to lenders.

- Preparing financial statements for project entities in compliance with IFRS and act as key point of contact for project entities external audit requests.

- This is a newly established role, and the candidate will be responsible for building out the project accounting team, including proposing and implementing new policies, procedures and software.

- Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes impacting the renewable energy sector.

What You Bring to the Role:

- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation with 5-7 years of proven work experience in a related project or finance role, preferably in renewable energy or related industry such as large infrastructure or construction.

- Financial reporting experience under IFRS and track record of successfully working cross functionally with project managers and externally with auditors.

- Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and related Microsoft applications and comfortable adopting new technologies and software.

- Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

- Exposure working in international environments and/or multi entity environment is considered an asset.

Share the Same Value Based Behaviors:

- People & Personal growth

- Results orientation & Safety excellence

- Collaboration & Trust

- Empathy & Effective communication

- Flexibility & Adaptability

Benefits:

- Competitive total rewards and hybrid work environment (3 days in Calgary office)

- Support for professional development and career building opportunities

- Cooperative, creative and innovative working environment

- Company savings plan

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we are proud to have Diversity and Inclusion at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

Morgan.Paquette@metlengroup.com