Junior Project Controller - Apprenticeship

Transform the everyday with us.

We are looking for an Apprentice in Milan within the Rail Infrastructure BU area who will be trained in 2 years as Junior Project Controller.

Siemens Mobility is a leading technology company, pioneering intelligent products and solutions that revolutionize daily mobility in transportation, offering rail automation, electrification, and intelligent traffic systems, thus increasing digitalization of the railway sector. Our innovations address real-world challenges, shaping a sustainable future for humanity.

During the apprenticeship, you will receive comprehensive and state-of-the-art training to develop your personal and professional skills and you will have the support of a mentor to achieve your career steps.

You love to create an impact? From Day 1, you are empowered to make a difference for a better tomorrow with your full potential and creativity.

Your Challenge

As a Junior Project Controller, you will be required to provide support for one or more project teams through providing comprehensive financial support and implementation of project management controls. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, reporting & analysis, business operational improvement, and month-end project settlement activities.

In addition, you will support the head of finance digital transformation in developing the future digital finance skills and tools needed for the finance role.

Some of your main activities will be:

• To prepare project costs calculations and documentation, prepare Estimate-At-Completion (EAC) and variance analysis [budget vs actual]
• Provide accurate information to drive project profitability and other performance measurements through ad hoc project reporting and analysis as required
• Track, reconcile and work to minimize project unbilled balances
• Monitor and work to increase project cash flow
• Prepare risk and opportunity assessments; develop and implement plans to mitigate risks
• Prepare detailed monthly project rolling forecasts
• Timely and accurate project settlement, prepare month-end project journal entries
• Support internal and external audits
• Ensure project accounting is aligned with Government accounting standards as well as company policies and procedures
• Interact with support teams including Corporate Accounting, IT, HR, Contracts, and Supply Chain Management and International collaborators
• Analyze the digital skills needed for the finance role in the future
• Actively search for trainings in digital finance
• Contribute to the digital initiatives of the company

Required entry qualifications:

• You are under 29 and a fresh graduate in master’s degree in economics or management engineering
• A 3-month finance internship experience is a plus as well as an international experience
• Aspiration to develop a finance path and grow
• Genuine interest in digitalization
• Knowledge of Office 365, SAP, Mendix will be a plus
• Ability to work in a team, sometimes located abroad, and think about everything from the customer perspective
• Passion to never stop growing
• Respect and appreciation of each person’s uniqueness, willingness to co-create and share knowledge
• Proficiency in English and Italian
• Eligibility to work in Italy

What we offer

• Flexibility: trustful environment with an inclusive and flexible way of working driven by results; hybrid and remote working enabled by innovative tools and devices, personal computer and smartphone; wi-fi connection reimbursement.
• Welfare: flexible welfare programs and health insurance extendable to your family; professional and extraprofessional accident insurance; free on-site lunch options.
• Never stop growing: plenty of opportunities for continuous and individual learning journeys
• An inclusive team culture where you can be yourself

For more details about our welfare programs, please visit: Benefits e Welfare in Siemens Italia - Siemens IT

Join us and be yourself. Inclusion is our ambition!

Siemens is an equal opportunity employer, offering a safe and inclusive work environment, based on mutual respect and the appreciation of uniqueness, guaranteeing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates to unleash their full potential.

Address us your desired working conditions/environment. Typically, this kind of position is full-time; however, please feel free to ask for a more flexible arrangement if that suits you better.

For more details about Siemens Italia please go to: www.siemens.it

Our recruiting team is looking forward to getting to know you!

#MakeYourImpact #LI-Hybrid