Project Controller

Job description

Your Contribution As a Project Controller, you will drive financial transparency and support data-driven decision-making across international projects throughout their entire lifecycle. Ensure financial transparency across assigned projects by monitoring cost development, identifying deviations, and providing meaningful analyses. Prepare and maintain accurate product and project cost calculations using inputs from engineering, purchasing, production, logistics, and other stakeholders. Support Project Managers and cross-functional teams in achieving project budget, cost, investment, and profitability targets. Act as a trusted financial business partner, providing insights and recommendations to support project-related decision-making. Prepare financial scenarios, business cases, and make-or-buy evaluations in line with MAHLE standards and guidelines. Track, analyze, and report key project financial KPIs, including costs, investments, margins, variances, and risks. Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting throughout project milestones, quality gates, and governance processes. Collaborate closely with global stakeholders to ensure completeness, consistency, and alignment of project financial data. Identify financial risks and opportunities, drive mitigation actions, and contribute to the continuous improvement of controlling processes and tools. Your Experience & Qualifications University degree in Economics, Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 2-3 years of experience in controlling, project controlling, financial planning, or cost analysis. Strong understanding of cost structures, budgeting, forecasting, and product costing. Advanced analytical and numerical skills. Good knowledge of SAP and MS Office, especially Excel; FACTON knowledge is an advantage. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive results. Fluent English; German is considered a plus. Willingness to travel occasionally. Our Offering Performance‑related bonuses, including structured annual rewards based on individual and company results. Seasonal bonuses, such as Easter and Christmas incentives, granted according to internal policies. Meal vouchers provided for each working day. Opportunities for learning - internally or externally Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential support for personal and professional well‑being. Comprehensive medical services through our partnered healthcare provider, covered up to an annual limit. Company‑provided transportation, ensuring convenient travel between Timișoara and the MAHLE location We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with personal & career development opportunities. We encourage you to apply if it feels like a good fit for you or to review our other openings. You may just be the right candidate for this or other role. After inviting you to the recruitment process, the next step will typically be a screening call followed by video or personal interview(s). For more information about MAHLE and what a career with us looks like for you, click here and to learn more about our foundation owned technology group click h e re . #TeamMAHLE is diverse – and we see that as a great advantage! We welcome applications with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities. .