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Project Finance Controller

Hengelo Permanent €80.000 - €100.000 per year Work from home View Job Description
You will act as the financial business partner for complex projects and programmes, overseeing project performance, revenue recognition, forecasting, reporting, and contract compliance. Working closely with Finance, Operations, and Programme Management, you will provide insights that support decision-making, drive financial control, and ensure the successful execution of projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Added 09/09/2026

  • International and fast-growing business environment.
  • High level of ownership and visibility within the organization.

About Our Client

Destinus is an innovative aerospace and technology company focused on developing advanced flight and defence solutions. To support its continued growth, the Finance team is looking for a Revenue & Project Controller who can bridge commercial contracts, project execution and financial reporting. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a highly dynamic and international environment where finance directly supports strategic business decisions

Job Description

As a Project Finance Controller, you will take ownership of the order-to-cash process and support the financial management of programmes and projects across the organization. Acting as a business partner to operational and commercial stakeholders, you will ensure financial accuracy, compliance and transparency throughout the project lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing the end-to-end order-to-cash process.
  • Monitoring project financial performance and programme profitability.
  • Supporting revenue recognition in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
  • Reviewing contracts and translating commercial agreements into financial impact assessments.
  • Preparing and analyzing project forecasts, budgets and actuals.
  • Identifying financial risks and opportunities within ongoing programmes.
  • Coordinating with programme managers, operations teams and accounting stakeholders.
  • Supporting monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities.
  • Ensuring accurate project administration and financial reporting.
  • Contributing to process improvements and the enhancement of financial controls.
  • Providing management with actionable insights and decision-support analysis

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • 5-10 years of relevant experience in Project Control, Revenue Control, Financial Control, or a similar role within a production or manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of project accounting, revenue recognition, financial reporting, and project-based operations.
  • Experience managing complex contracts, programmes, and cross-functional stakeholder environments.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
  • Effective business partner with the ability to collaborate across Finance, Operations, and Programme Management teams.
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced international environment.
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

What's on Offer

  • The opportunity to work on innovative and highly impactful projects.
  • Significant exposure to senior stakeholders across finance, operations and programme management.
  • Collaborative team culture with ample opportunities for professional development and growth.



Contact
Alisha Debipersad
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7100016

Job summary

Sector
Finance
Sub Sector
Business Controlling / Financial Planning & Analysis
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Jobs by location
Hengelo
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant
Alisha Debipersad
Job Reference
JN-092026-7100016
Remote or office
Work from home