Project Controller and Project Management assistant

Position: Project Controller & PMO Coordinator (m/w/d)

Greater Area Munich

Who are we:

Antolin is a leading global automotive supplier; we are experts in designing, manufacturing, and supplying innovative solutions for vehicles around the world. Our product portfolio includes trim, headliners, and cockpits, as well as lighting and other interior systems. We offer comprehensive solutions with a focus on quality, safety, and sustainability. Our products are used in many of the world’s leading car brands. In fact, Antolin equips nearly 700 vehicle models around the world.

With 136 manufacturing plants and offices in 23 countries, Antolin has achieved this strong industry presence through 75 years of working with our customers in order to develop a complete cycle of component manufacturing, from their conception and design, through the development and validation stages, to their industrialisation and sequenced delivery.

We are working hard on spearheading the transformation that the automotive industry is currently experiencing with regard to vehicle interiors by collaborating with our customers. We do so in order to develop more sustainable and technologically advanced vehicles that are also adapted to the new needs and requirements of their passengers.

As part of this transformation, Antolin is committed to a sustainable business model that focuses on and creates value for all its stakeholders, including its customers, employees, investors, suppliers, and society as a whole.

Mission:

Responsibilities:

Main Responsibilities and Duties 

1. Project Controlling and Profitability Analysis

• Preparation and tracking of profitability calculations for door trim and cockpit projects.
• Conducting profitability simulations and evaluating the financial impact of project changes.
• Performing regular actual-versus-budget analyses and identifying budget deviations as well as potential corrective actions.
• Preparing financial project overviews and decision-making materials for the Program Director and Management.

2. Development and Tooling Cost as well as Revenue Monitoring in SAP

• Continuous monitoring and tracking of project-related costs, revenues, and invoicing activities in SAP.
• Reconciling SAP data with internal financial reports and clarifying posting discrepancies with Finance and Controlling.

3. Purchase Order Management and Purchase Requisition Process

• Creating, coordinating, and tracking purchase requisitions and purchasing requests for projects and departmental cost centers.
• Reviewing order values, available budgets, cost centers, and corresponding project allocations.
• Maintaining a central overview and tracking outstanding purchase orders, approvals, and invoices.

4. Budget and Cost Center Controlling

• Supporting the preparation and regular updating of departmental and project budgets.
• Monitoring cost centers and reconciling actual costs against approved budgets.
• Preparing budget reports and forecasts and coordinating deviations with the Program Director, Project Managers, and Finance.
• Supporting the annual budgeting process.

5. Working Hours Tracking

• Monitoring the completeness and timely submission of timesheets by Project Managers.
• Identifying missing or implausible time bookings and coordinating necessary corrections.

6. Tooling Inventory and Invoicing Support

• Preparing and tracking investment approvals and tooling invoices.
• Managing and maintaining the tooling inventory while ensuring complete and up-to-date documentation.
• Supporting tooling invoicing, tracking open items, and maintaining invoicing status records.

7. Support of the Program Director and PMO Activities

• Supporting the Program Director by consolidating and reviewing information provided by Project Managers.
• Tracking agreed actions and monitoring defined project management, reporting, and financial processes.
• Acting as the interface between the Program Director, Project Managers, Controlling, Finance, Purchasing, and other functional departments.

For our Project Controller, we are looking for:

Professional Requirements

• Completed commercial vocational training or a degree in Business Administration, Finance, Controlling, Project Management, or a comparable qualification.
• Professional experience in project controlling, financial controlling, or PMO functions, including the preparation of project and financial reports.
• Good SAP knowledge and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of project management processes and experience in the automotive industry are advantageous.
• Good written and spoken German and English skills; Spanish language skills are an advantage.

Personal Competencies

• Strong analytical and commercial understanding combined with a structured, independent, and detail-oriented way of working.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and consistently follow up on open items.
• Strong communication skills, assertiveness, and a team-oriented mindset.
• High level of confidentiality in handling

What can we offer you:

• You will be part of a highly engaged multinational with international career opportunities.
• We offer you a learning journey adapted to your professional experience.
• You will work on international projects for world- renowned companies in Automotive sector.
• You can find an Open Environment to learn new technologies.

Here at Antolin, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these protected characteristics. We encourage applications from all individuals and strongly support diversity in our workplace. We strive to create an inclusive environment for everyone, and we are committed to treating everyone in a fair and equitable manner. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities.  The Company reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.  Duties, responsibilities or activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.  The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily.  If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

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