Tender & project controller

Job Description

NKT is looking for a Tender & Project Controller to support financial performance across complex tenders and projects. In this role, you contribute to transparency, forecasting, and financial quality in projects that support the green transition within a global organization. You will work closely with finance and business colleagues in an international setting. Do you want to apply your controlling background in projects that support future energy infrastructure?

Secure financial transparency in tenders and projects

As Tender & Project Controller, you ensure financial viability and performance through structured controlling, forecasting, and business support. You are involved from tender phase through project execution, ensuring financial insights are available to support decisions and follow-up. The role combines analytical work with close collaboration across functions and locations, offering broad exposure within Grid Solutions.

Your responsibility will be to

• Plan, monitor, and report financial performance for tenders and projects
• Review and approve tender calculations to support future project viability
• Prepare and follow up project-specific forecasts and monthly results
• Analyse deviations, margins, and risks, and support corrective actions
• Develop early warning processes and track internal financial indicators

The position is based in Esposende and reports to the Director Tender & Controlling. Travels to other NKT sites is expected.

Structured and analytical finance professional

You approach tasks in a structured and analytical way and are comfortable working with complex financial data. You collaborate well with colleagues across functions and countries and contribute with clear communication in finance-related discussions. You are solution-oriented, maintain overview under changing conditions, and support business colleagues with clarity and consistency.

You also have

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Business Administration, Controlling, or a related field
• Several years of experience in project controlling or a similar controlling role
• Experience with financial controlling and project management processes
• Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office, and SAP
• Fluency in written and spoken Portuguese and English (Spanish is considered an advantage)

Contribute to reliable energy projects supporting the green transition

NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We have high ambitions on establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply - even if you don't tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.

In this role, you become part of a collaborative finance community within Grid Solutions, working across borders and functions. You gain exposure to large-scale energy projects, develop your controlling skills further, and contribute to projects that support the expansion of reliable power infrastructure in an international environment.

"As a leader, I value clear financial insight and open collaboration. In this role, you work closely with both finance and project teams to ensure transparency and sound financial follow-up throughout the project lifecycle," says Hiring Manager, Mario Thiebus.

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We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 30th of June 2026. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Mario Thiebus at [email protected]. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Sara Karlsson, Sr HR Business Partner, at [email protected]. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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What we offer

• Remote work possibilities
• Flexible working hours
• Strong safety culture
• Exciting career development opportunities
• Global company & Scandinavian culture
• Hightech industry environment