Business/project Controller

6 hours ago


Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Thales Full time

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

We have been present in Saudi Arabia for 40 years and with over 600 employees to date, we are growing rapidly. Together we are delivering our signalling, control and train protection systems for the North -South Railway (NSR), the longest system of it’s kind in the world. Together we are key suppliers of In-flight entertainment and connectivity systems as well as air traffic management solutions in Saudi. We are making Saudi Arabia a safer place by securing the country’s critical infrastructure and e-security solutions that secure the country’s electronic payment systems. Thales has been selected to supply major electronic systems for air defence and the Group also supplied communication and optronic systems for the Army, the Saudi Arabia National Guards and the Air Force.

**We are currently looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Thales Team in Jeddah as Project Controller. They will support the Protective Systems (PRS) - Business Finance Manager in delivering high-level quality of service in order to manage and control critical contract with various leading customers, in accordance with general accounting / finance rules and Thales policies.**

**This role represents an excellent learning and growth opportunity for a finance professionals interested in working in a dynamic international environment.**

**Scope of work**:
Be part of the Financial Controlling team and partnering with project managers and department heads to delivery reliable financial accounting information and business support:
Manage the financial activities of Security contracts Complete financial dashboards and cost control activities for Projects Attend project reviews and EAC/ETC review Complete financial requirements of on-going projects Ensure cash collections and invoicing cycle is optimized Perform monthly profit & loss closing activities by validating SAP closing data from projects sales, cost of sales, contract variances Proactively take on administrative task for project such as timesheets Tracking of the main project risks and opportunities Participation in projects forecasts and budgets

Provide support for internal and external audits as needed.

Ad hoc deliverables occurring on finance requirements.

Assist in the implementation of IT tools and reporting techniques

Interface with Financial Shared Services, including regular service reviews and quality of accounting information

**Job Position within the Organization & Finance Team Management**
- Reporting to the Security PRS Finance Business Manager

**Required Experience & Skills**:

- At least 5 years of experience with accounting in a commercial environment
- Motivated and sincere
- Hands on with a willingness to learn and develop
- Excellent team working skills with peers and cross functional teams
- Bachelor degree in Accounting or Business Administration / Economics.
- Ambition to develop to new roles in 2-3 years
- 3 or more years of experience with Microsoft office products
- Fluent in English and Arabic
- Preferably Saudi citizen



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