Senior Financial Controller

Position Overview

As a Senior Financial Controller at Assystem, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial excellence and ensuring the long-term viability of our global energy transition projects. With a mission to accelerate the shift to low-carbon energy, Assystem leverages the expertise of 6,500 professionals across 12 countries to deliver innovative engineering, project management, and digital solutions. Ranked as the world’s second-largest nuclear engineering firm, we are committed to optimizing complex infrastructure projects while maintaining the highest standards of security, safety, and regulatory compliance. In this critical role, you will oversee financial performance, enhance cost allocation methodologies, and provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Financial Controller, your responsibilities will encompass a broad range of financial and strategic functions, including:

• Project Financial Control:
  • Monitor and analyze the financial performance of projects, including revenue, costs, margins, and profitability.
  • Conduct rigorous variance analysis to identify discrepancies between actual results, budgets, and forecasts, recommending corrective actions where necessary.
  • Ensure the accuracy of project financials by managing accruals, provisions, and cost recognition in alignment with accounting standards.
  • Collaborate with project managers to enhance financial understanding and improve project outcomes through data-driven insights.
• Cost Allocation & Recharge:
  • Lead and refine complex cost allocation and intercompany recharge processes to ensure transparency and consistency.
  • Develop and maintain robust allocation methodologies that align cost drivers with operational activities and financial reporting.
  • Prepare detailed analyses and reconciliations to support management and audit requirements, fostering accountability and compliance.
• Financial & Management Reporting:
  • Deliver comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages that provide clear insights into business performance.
  • Translate complex financial data into actionable commentary and executive-level dashboards for senior leadership.
  • Facilitate effective communication of financial results to non-finance stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Project Reporting & Forecasting:
  • Lead project forecasting initiatives, including cost-to-complete and margin projections, to support informed decision-making.
  • Analyze project performance trends to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
  • Support project reviews with rigorous financial analysis, challenging assumptions and driving financial discipline.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), backlog, billing, and resource utilization to optimize project efficiency.
• Budgeting & Planning:
  • Support the budgeting and forecasting processes across projects and departments, validating assumptions and ensuring alignment with business strategy.
  • Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to assess the financial impact of strategic decisions.
  • Provide financial insights to guide resource allocation and long-term planning.
• Controls & Governance:
  • Strengthen internal controls within project accounting and cost allocation processes to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with financial governance standards.
  • Support internal and external audit requirements, maintaining robust documentation and process integrity.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability in financial operations.
• Business Partnering:
  • Act as a trusted financial advisor to project managers and business leaders, providing clear, practical guidance to support strategic decision-making.
  • Challenge assumptions constructively to foster financial discipline and drive operational excellence.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to align financial objectives with broader business goals.

Qualifications & Experience

To excel in this role, you will possess the following qualifications and experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CIMA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in financial control, project finance, or management accounting.
• Proven track record in project-based environments, such as engineering, consulting, construction, or similar industries.
• Demonstrated expertise in:
• Project financial control and performance analysis.
• Cost allocation and recharge methodologies.
• Financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Complex management reporting and stakeholder communication.

Assystem is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. We value the unique perspectives and talents that each individual brings, as we believe that innovation thrives in an environment where diverse backgrounds and ideas are celebrated. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented financial professional with a passion for driving impactful change, we invite you to join our global team and contribute to the energy transition of the century.