Senior Cost Controller - North Rhine-Westphalia - Contract
About the Role :
We are seeking an experienced and highly analytical Senior Cost Controller to join our project team in North Rhine-Westphalia. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in engineering and business economics who has successfully led cost control for multi-million-euro industrial and infrastructure projects across Germany.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in budget planning , cost tracking , forecasting , and project financial reporting , ensuring accurate and efficient management of complex capital investments.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop and implement cost control processes, tools, and reporting frameworks
- Monitor project budgets including change management, cash flow, risk, and asset tracking
- Prepare and validate cost estimates , forecasts , and profitability analyses
- Support resource planning , internal work order creation, and purchase requisitions in SAP
- Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to align on cost objectives
- Participate in supplier negotiations and contribute to procurement strategies
- Conduct document management , schedule tracking, and cost risk analysis
- Prepare monthly project cost reports for senior management and stakeholders
- Contribute to project reviews, audits, and investment evaluations
Required Qualifications :
Degree in Business Engineering, Information Systems, or Chemical / Technical EngineeringMinimum 5+ years of cost controlling / project control experience , preferably in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Infrastructure sectorsStrong knowledge of SAP ECC 6.0 , MS Project , Primavera P6 , and MS Office SuiteFluent in English and German language skillsIf this is something that could be of interest to you or you know someone fitting to the role, please do not hesitate to reach out on
antonio.mitchell@g2recruitment.com
49 89 541 996 777