Project Finance Controller

Job Description

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Ramboll in India

Ramboll has more than 1,000 experts working across five offices in India applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health and Energy. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

Do you thrive on solving complex financial challenges, delivering insights that drive performance, and making a tangible impact on project success? Are you looking to grow your career in a purpose-driven company that values innovation, collaboration, and sustainability? If so, this could be your next big opportunity.

We're seeking an experienced and ambitious finance professional to join our Project Controlling team.

As a Project Controller, you'll be a key financial partner to our project delivery teams-ensuring strong financial governance, accurate project accounting, and actionable insights that enhance project outcomes. You'll work closely with Project Managers and collaborate with Senior Leaders, acting as a trusted advisor who brings clarity, control, and commercial acumen to every stage of the project lifecycle.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Proactively manage the financial performance of your project portfolio, driving value through revenue recognition, risk management, working capital optimisation, and project monitoring.
• Champion financial governance by ensuring compliance with project accounting standards, internal controls, Ramboll's policies and procedures, tax, statutory and audit requirements.
• Responsible for Project set-up and ongoing maintenance
• Deal with internal and external auditors, resolving audit queries, and ensuring timely compliance.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Ramboll's financial processes and systems.
• Provide financial advice to stakeholders, identifying risks and opportunities early and offering practical, data-driven solutions. This may include participation in tender reviews.
• Apply an innovative mindset to streamline and enhance financial operations.
• Support change initiatives with agility, helping teams adapt to evolving business priorities.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with Business Controllers, Project Managers, and senior leadership.
• Partner with our support team to ensure timely and accurate project maintenance.
• Manage and adhere to timetables for various closing and reporting requirements related to projects.
• Perform cost-to-complete analyses on projects and re-forecast adjustments within the system.
• Follow up with clients selectively on overdue invoices.
• Support the maintenance of contract documents, agreements, and variation orders.
• Provide support in developing and implementing controls, reviews, and checklists to ensure adequate processes are in place.

Key Requirements

We're looking for someone who combines technical expertise with a growth mindset and a collaborative spirit. You'll be supported from day one with opportunities to develop your skills and grow your career at Ramboll. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include:

• 5+ years related experience in Project Controlling for Engineering or Professional Services or Consultancy Organizations with advanced skills applying Project Controlling best practices.
• A bachelor's degree in finance or accounting along with an MBA, CA (Inter), CMA, or an equivalent professional degree.
• Proficient use of Cost Accounting Systems to run, monitor and bill projects, demonstrating advanced skills in applying Project Controlling best practices.
• Proficient using Office 365, including strong excel skills and good understanding of how to use Power BI or similar​.
• Excellent communication in English (written and verbal), interpersonal and organisation skills.
• Able to work with a minimum of supervision while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with stakeholders.
• Track record of getting involved in (and perhaps driving) initiatives that drive improvement in your domain.
• Ability to successfully lead meetings in virtual settings where most stakeholders and team members are in different locations​.
• The position may require periodic travel outside India hence candidate should have a valid passport.
• The role is dynamic considering the number of stakeholders involved in the day-to-day work, so the successful candidate should have an outgoing and proactive personality.

Welcome to our Support Organisation

In Ramboll's Support Organisation we take pride in keeping Ramboll running smoothly, enabling bright minds throughout the organisation to focus on their areas of expertise as we tie together all parts of the business. We provide support within areas like Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Communication, Facility Management and more, coordinating efforts and securing common ground for the development and servicing of clients and markets.

What We Can Offer You

• A strong commitment to your personal and professional development
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles, fostering growth and trust
• A culture that values and celebrates the unique person you are
• Hybrid work culture that values well-being and work-life balance
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company with sustainability at its core
• Access to global projects and international collaboration
• Learning and development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning
• Mental health support and flexible, hybrid work arrangements
• A supportive culture focused on wellbeing, sustainability, and innovation

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that's where we start - and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do

We believe in the strength of diversity and know that unique experiences and perspectives are vital for creating truly sustainable societies. Therefore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any accommodations you need during the application process.

How to Apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.