Commercial Project Manager (m/f/d)

REQUISITION ID:  8751
LOCATION: 

West Branch, IA, US, 52358

DEPARTMENT:  Controlling / Finance

Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters?

 

As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It’s the individual that defines the team. And it’s the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.

 

Position Summary:

As Commercial Project Manager you will act as the Project’s “Chief Financial Officer” in order to report, forecast, protect, maintain, and improve the financial performance including cash management of a Project from handover from Sales through execution and completion.

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Act as the single point of contact for the Project financial profile and performance

  • Track and explain revenue, cost, and margin changes throughout project execution, from the initial to the final forecast

  • Maintain and administer the internal financial reporting document of the Project, the “Project Report” (update forecast, actuals, risks and opps, and more)

  • Track and analyze the progress of project costs and revenue recognition ensuring accuracy according to project execution progress

  • Prepare the monthly forecast proposal for the Project Manager and Cost Owners

  • Work together with the Project Manager to understand cost impacts and to influence Project profitability

  • Track and explain monthly forecast changes

  • Understand and communicate project risks and opportunities

  • Plan, invoice, and timely collect cash from customer, in close coordination with PM

  • Process guarantees and payment securities under project, and ensure timely return or release of such

  • Act as the Cost Owner for all commercial / financial cost items of a project, acting as interface between Finance Dept and Project Team

  • Consolidate, analyze and report Project CM (and its historical development) as well as further exposure to Project CM from risks and opportunities, ensuring stability of CM development by usage of contingencies and provisions     

  • Analyze actuals, purchase orders to estimate the cost to complete in coordination with the Cost Owners (Materials, Logistic and Site) and Project Manager

  • Review, challenge and approve project figures before submission

  • Coordinate and work closely with accounting for accuracy and efficiency of reporting

  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor

 

Direct Reports:

No direct reports

 

Requirements:

  • BS in Accounting/Finance required.

  • MBA strongly preferred

  • 3-5 years of business finance experience, with emphasis on financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting

  • Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical abilities where problems are complex

  • Ability to identify areas of financial risk, inform management and develop contingency plans.

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel modeling skills.

  • High level of computer literacy to keep up with current analytical tools and monitor business performance; experience with, JD Edwards platform is a plus.

  • Ability to work in an environment of continuous change and different challenges

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to boil down trends into concise operational reports.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels of the staff within the company.

  • Positive and professional attitude and strong leadership skills.

  • Nordex seeks to employ qualified, fiscally responsible individuals in sensitive positions within the company. Therefore, all candidates who are selected for employment at Nordex for a position that regularly engages in handling credit cards, cash, or other company funds must undergo a credit check.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:

*Some offers may vary by location

 

 

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 35 years. With more than 52 GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 30 markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,200 employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex

We look forward to receiving your application! To make it more convenient for you, we are happy to receive your application without a cover letter.


Nearest Major Market: Cedar Rapids
Nearest Secondary Market: Iowa City