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Senior FP&A Controller – John Cockerill Hydrogen
Are you ready to contribute to high-impact, international hydrogen projects accelerating the energy transition?
Driven since 1817 by the entrepreneurial spirit and thirst for innovation of its founder, the John Cockerill Group develops large-scale technological solutions to meet the needs of its time: facilitating access to low-carbon energies, enabling sustainable industrial production, preserving natural resources, contributing to greener mobility, enhancing security, and installing critical infrastructures.
Its offer to companies, States and communities consists of services and associated equipment for the sectors of energy, defence, industry, the environment, transports, and infrastructures.
With over 8,000 employees, John Cockerill achieved a turnover of €1.417 billion in 2024, operating in 28 countries across 5 continents.
Within this framework, John Cockerill Hydrogen is a global leader in green hydrogen production solutions, designing and delivering large-scale alkaline electrolysers that enable industries and communities to decarbonise energy-intensive processes and support the transition toward a sustainable hydrogen economy.
Why join John Cockerill Hydrogen?
Meaningful impact: contribute directly to the deployment of green hydrogen and large-scale decarbonisation projects.
Global reach: collaborate with multicultural teams and work on international projects worldwide. Discover our international talent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvUiEakGcsQ&t=72s
Cutting-edge technology: work on innovative hydrogen solutions at industrial scale.
Engineering & decision centers on the same site: evolve in an agile, expert-driven environment enabling fast and informed decisions.
To accelerate the energy transition, John Cockerill Hydrogen develops robust, efficient and scalable hydrogen technologies, supporting customers from pilot projects to gigawatt-scale installations.
Your role
The primary objective of the Senior Finance Controller role is to act as a key strategic partner to the Hydrogen Business Unit Management, supporting decision-making through the design and implementation of robust performance indicators and the delivery of high-value financial analyses. The role aims to proactively monitor, anticipate, and steer the financial performance of the Business Unit across the various regions in which it operates.
Your Key Responsibilities
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Responsibilities
Reporting directly to and working in close collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Senior Finance Controller is responsible for the following missions:
Regional Financial Steering & Performance Analysis (FP&A)
Lead the financial steering and performance analysis of the regions (China, HQ, Europe, India, United States, Middle East)
Perform monthly performance reviews by region
Conduct monthly actuals vs budget and forecast analyses
Prepare and monitor monthly and quarterly reforecasts
Lead the annual budgeting process
Develop mid-term business plans and review regional business plans
Prepare and deliver Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs)
Perform advanced FP&A analyses (performance, profitability, value drivers, optimization levers)
Ensure the consistency, quality, and compliance of financial data submitted during budget and forecast processes
Identify, analyze, and explain variances between actuals, budget, and forecasts
Budgets, Investments, Contracts & Impairment Tests
Prepare and consolidate budgets, forecasts, and business plans in close collaboration with Management
Review and validate investment projects across regions
Perform and monitor impairment tests
Present business plans to investors
Review and validate the financial performance of customer contracts
Analyze cost structures and regional cost sheets
Projects & Operational Financial Management
Participate in project commitment committees, with early involvement in the preparation of financial cases (hourly rates, cash flow, profitability)
Support Project Managers in the use of ProMoCore (cost control, cost-to-complete estimates, cash flow tracking, project review documentation)
Monitor margins, cash flow, liquidity, and cash-in across the Business Unit
Build forecast workload curves and ensure alignment between future workload and workforce capacity
Reporting & Performance Indicators
Prepare and validate monthly operational reporting combining financial and non-financial data
Translate financial indicators into business-relevant insights for Management
Define, implement, and monitor Key Performance Indicators in line with Management needs and Group standards
Monitor balance sheet items (working capital, CAPEX, etc.) and implement corrective actions in case of deviations
Governance, Compliance & Strategy
Prepare and contribute to financial audits for the validation of accounts and results
Provide financial expertise for specific operations, particularly in international projects (subsidiary cre
About the Company
John Cockerill designs, integrates, modernizes and maintains equipment in the domains of energy, defence, steelmaking, the environment and industry in general.
John Cockerill assists its clients throughout the whole of the lifecycle of their equipment, to improve its economic, technical and environmental performance.
The benefits of John Cockerill are numerous: a unique combination of engineering and maintenance expertise and in the management of technical international projects, a vast geographical and technological scope a...
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