Project Finance Controller
Huawei Europe Open At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Huawei Europe. Sofia · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Work with delivery managers to set project revenue and cost budgets, then run budgeting and monthly forecast updates
- Compare project income and costs with approved budgets, reviewing monthly P&L results and explaining variances
- Examine customer financial reports and project trends to pinpoint business changes and improvement opportunities
- Help shape project financial terms, solutions and business models during contract design and negotiation
- Track customer and project payments, gather internal data, and prepare recurring reports and dashboards
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in electrical or electronic engineering, or in business management
- At least two years in project finance, controlling or cost control, ideally in energy, construction or infrastructure
- A strong command of budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
- Fluent English and the ability to challenge constructively while working with non-finance colleagues
Who this fits
This role suits someone who can combine careful financial analysis with a commercial view of project performance. It is a full-time, five-day on-site position in Sofia, with frequent travel within Greece and occasional trips farther afield. You must be eligible to live and work in Bulgaria; Greek or Bulgarian is an advantage.
From the employer
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Project Finance Controller to join our Greece Finance Department, based in Sofia, Bulgaria. In this role, you will serve as a key finance partner to project delivery teams, ensuring sound financial planning, robust budget control, and accurate reporting across our project portfolio. You will play a critical role in safeguarding project profitability and driving informed business decisions.
This is a full-time, 5-day on-site role based in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Job Title: Project Finance Controller
Job Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
Main Responsibilities:
Financial Analysis & Business Partnering
Interpret basic financial information from customer financial reports.
Participate in the design and negotiation of project financial clauses, financial solutions, and business models, driving the acquisition of high-quality contracts.
Analyze trends and variances, identify root causes of business changes, and proactively drive business improvements.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Collaborate with delivery project managers to prepare project revenue and cost budgets.
Own project budgeting and monthly forecasting processes.
Monitor project revenue and costs to ensure alignment with the approved budget.
Reporting & Performance Monitoring
Review monthly project P&L and analyze variances.
Prepare project financial operations reports and dashboards.
Track payment progress for each customer and project.
Collect data from internal systems and publish regular reports.
Requirements:
Minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Business Management.
2+ years in a project finance, controlling, or cost control role ideally in energy, construction, or infrastructure
Strong grasp of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Confident communicator who can push back constructively and partner with non-finance stakeholders
Detail-oriented but commercial, you see the business behind the numbers
Fluent English (Greek or Bulgarian is a plus)
Willingness to travel frequently within Greece and occasionally further afield
What We Offer
Opportunity to work with a dynamic, cross-functional finance team within a growing renewable energy platform.
Exposure to international projects and diverse business models.
A collaborative and success-driven work environment.
Competitive compensation aligned with a Leased Workforce – Permanent contract.
Important: To be considered for this role, applicants must be eligible to work and live in the job location.
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