Financial Analyst- Commercial Project Manager

We are seeking a high-performing Financial / Commercial Project Manager to support a growing business. This role is pivotal in ensuring service & project profitability, compliance, and strategic alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate will bring an understanding of cost control, revenue recognition, forecasting, and risk mitigation, along with analytical and process optimization capabilities.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Finance & Commercial interface with fast paced Service organization
• Responsibilities include managing a high volume of service cases/projects monthly from order acceptance, cost tracking, forecasting, invoicing, through revenue recognition.
• Support cost controlling activities for various Controls projects, ensuring adherence to budget and financial targets.
• Manage financial project setup including WBS structure, performance planning, and SAP configuration
• Manage revenue recognition processes: monitor actual vs. planned, degree of completion, cost to complete, and ensure compliance with US-GAAP / IFRS
• Drive financial planning, forecasting, and deviation analysis throughout the service lifecycle
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure quality, scope alignment, and achievement of financial goals (revenue, margin, SG&A, cash flow)
• Evaluate and mitigate commercial risks, including tax implications, export regulations, and contractual obligations
• Oversee invoicing, cash flow management, and account receivables to maintain strong financial health
• Support change management and claim processes to optimize project profitability

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3-7 years of experience in financial analysis or commercial project management, preferably in the energy or industrial sector
• Proficiency in SAP (Billing and Project modules), Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting tools
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles, cost control, and budgeting.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with risk assessment and compliance frameworks (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley, export control)

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Salesforce, Tableau, and Power Automate are a plus.
• Familiarity with Energy products, services, and internal processes.
• Certification in project management (PMI, IPMA) is a plus.