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 Business Finance team supporting Ramboll Germany.

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Finance department as our new Project Controller (m/f/x) and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

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.

Your key responsibilities will include:

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
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 India-based support team to ensure timely and accurate project maintenance and billing.

About you

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 Professional Services organisations or Consultancy with advanced skills applying Project Controlling best practices
Minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
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
Critical thinking, strong data-driven analytical skills and a high attention to detail
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

What we can offer you

Commitment to your development
Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
Flexible working hours and locations
Hybrid working: 2-3 days of mobile working per week
Permanent employment, with part-time possibilities
An extensively subsidised 'Germany ticket'
Contribution to company pension scheme and occupational disability insurance

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV. Please also upload any available reference letters (or if you have worked outside of Germany and do not have reference letters, contact information of referees) from your previous employments and the certificate of your highest education. This will help to facilitate a smooth and quick process in case you are offered the position. If these documents are not uploaded, it might delay the process.

We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

“We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll’s supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.”

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, 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. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such requests.

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