Business Controller: Construction Management Services

Bilfinger is an international industrial services provider with a vision to be the No. 1 for its customers in enhancing efficiency and sustainability within the process industry. Bilfinger’s comprehensive portfolio spans the entire value chain, from consulting & engineering to prefabrication & installation, access & insulation, and services that improve the asset performance of industrial plants.

 

The company operates in three geography-based segments: Western Europe, Central Europe, and International, with primary activities in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Its process industry customers come from markets such as chemicals & petrochemicals, energy, oil & gas, and pharma & biopharma. With about 31,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality, generating revenue of €5.4 billion in the financial year 2025. To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified two strategic levers: Operational Excellence to continuously improve its own efficiency and performance, and Market Expansion to strengthen customer orientation and establish Bilfinger as the partner of choice.

 

Job Objective

 

 

 

 

The Business Controller leads the finance function of [Business Area] and is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and ensuring transparency of financial performance. The role supports operational management with reliable financial insights, ensures compliance with internal policies and controls, and contributes to effective financial planning and performance tracking within [Business Area].

 

Core Tasks and Responsibilities

 

 

 

 

• Coordinate and prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts
• Work closely with operational management to align financial plans with operational activities
• Maintain accurate forecasts and ensure timely updates of financial outlooks
• Prepare monthly financial reports including variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/ forecast)
• Maintain all monthly, quarterly and annual reports in CORE/ Financial Datawarehouse as required by Corporate
• Provide transparent and reliable financial information for Business Area management and Business Unit finance
• Identify and highlight financial risks, deviations, and trends and support operational management with financial analysis and decision-making
• Monitor key financial KPIs (e.g., revenue, costs, margins, working capital) and report deviations
• Support project and operations teams in financial matters, including cost monitoring and financial reviews
• Identify risks and opportunities in project performance and escalate where appropriate
• Highlight deviations and support operational teams in improving cash-related performance
• Support month-end closing processes in coordination with Shared Services Organization
• Support implementation of group tools and digital finance initiatives while improving data quality and automation.
• Monitor carbon reduction and sustainability targets linked to business performance by tracking financial impact of ESG initiatives
• Support the Shared Services Organization in compiling accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with local US GAAP requirements
• Support the execution and monitoring of internal controls within the Business Unit/ Area
• Support internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings
• Ensure compliance with Group financial policies, procedures, and reporting standards

 

Qualifications and Competencies

 

 

 

 

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• Relevant experience in finance and controlling, preferably in project-based or industrial services environments
• Experience in financial planning, reporting, and variance analysis
• Solid understanding of project c