R&D Program Controller- H/F

• Manage the controlling and financial reporting of programs in accordance with internal control rules 

• Ensure program accounting is in accordance with Company guidelines and reflects the activity performed 

• Organize the program reviews from start to the end 

• Ensure consistency with program teams (Planner, Sourcing, …) 

• Analyze the execution performance and propose action plans to improve the program EAC as well as corrective action plans to mitigate identified risks 

• Support implementation of new methods and tools for program management 

• Key member of the Program Core Team, partnering with the Program Manager and the solution Directors 

• Support the Program Manager and other functions as a finance partner (prepare in conjunction with the program team, the program review content and the Business case supporting the R&D investment) 

• Provide management with reliable financial data in order to assist in the decision-making (early warning). 

• Have a clear understanding of the program systems  

• Work closely with Department head in order to ensure that allocated program staffing is aligned with Program needs 

• Controlling activities 

• Transverse role on all DC involved on the Program(s) 

• Ensure program financial consolidation including periodical consolidated Program Review and, as Lead, coordinate inputs to and from all partners (EAC, schedule, variance analysis) though out the program organization and units. 

• Ensure consistency with annual authorized budget and anticipate the request of any arbitration due to overrun or underspend 

• Produce all financial reporting as requested (SFTR, Teranga,)  

• Provide support for correct risk valuation  

• Control and have at all times knowledge of financial movements and ensure that such information is consistent and reconciled on a regular basis in the ERP systems on full scope 

• Review program finance specific internal controls 

• Accounting 

• Coordinate with the program team to ensure consistent accounting and reporting across the program. 

• Ensure that all financial processes and internal controls, including DoA, are implemented, robust and compliant 

• Support for bi-annual external audit 

Competencies & Skills  

• High level of integrity and dependability 

• Strong sense of urgency and results-orientation 

• Resilience and ability to work under pressure 

• Very good Communication Skills needed to face many actors in the organisation and communicate at all level of the organisation in a matric environment 

• Demonstrate Transparency and Reliability 

• Ability to Work in an International Environment