Manpower, On Site Division, is recruiting on behalf of a multinational company operating in the Energy Transition sector an\nE&P; Project Controller\nto be based at the Florence plant.
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Job Summary The E&P; Project Controller is a key member of the Equipment & Projects Finance team and works in close partnership with the Project Management organization.
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The role leverages data and financial analysis to support decision‑making, with a strong focus on process simplification, accuracy, and compliance with controllership governance.
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⚠️\nPlease note:\nthis position operates in an\ninternational environment\n, and\ndaily interaction with an English‑speaking manager and global stakeholders is required\n.
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As the\ndirect manager does not speak Italian\n,\nfluent English is mandatory\n.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Partner with Project Managers to ensure governance and control over project costs
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- Lead Project Margin Reviews to define project margins for revenue recognition purposes
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- Assess cost estimate exposures, risks, and opportunities, and determine the need for reserves
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- Perform detailed variance analysis versus budgets and benchmarks to identify productivity improvement opportunities
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- Actively participate in reviews and discussions\nheld entirely in English\nwith international stakeholders
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- Contribute to strategic digitization and simplification initiatives (e.g. systems implementation, cross‑functional processes, RPA) as a team leader or contributor
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- Perform other finance‑related duties as assigned
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\nFuel Your Passion – To Be Successful in This Role You Will\n
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- Hold a degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or an equivalent discipline from an accredited university or college
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- Have relevant professional experience, preferably within the finance function of a multinational company
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- Have experience using financial systems such as Oracle and OBIEE
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- Be fully fluent in English, both written and spoken – mandatory requirement
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\nDesired Characteristics\n
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- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
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- Ability to interact effectively with international stakeholders
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- Strong interpersonal, influencing, and leadership capabilities
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- Strategic mindset with an entrepreneurial approach
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- Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex issues within a matrix organization
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\nAdditional Information\n
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- Location:\nFlorence
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- Start date:\nASAP
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- Contract duration:\n12 months – Maternity Cover
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- Contract type:\nCCNL Metalmeccanica Industria
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- Job level:\nB1
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- Annual Gross Salary:\n€34,400, paid over\n13 monthly instalments
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