Project Controller Volta

<p><em>Minimum of 32 hours per week</em></p> <p>Avantium is an innovation-driven pioneer in the emerging industry of renewable and sustainable chemistry. We offer unique technological solutions to reduce plastic waste, new chemical processes for the bio-based economy and R&D equipment and services to accelerate the development of new catalytic processes.</p> <p>Most of the materials and chemicals used in modern daily life – such as plastics, packaging, furniture and clothing – are based on fossil resources like oil, gas and coal. Changing this paradigm is an ambitious goal but also a promise for a better future. This is why we at Avantium work on developing practical solutions to accelerate the transition to a fossil-free world. We do this by focusing on innovative plant-based chemicals and materials as well as aiming to convert carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) to a valuable resource for sustainable products. Within Avantium, Volta Technology is a platform technology that uses electrochemistry to convert CO<sub>2</sub> to high value chemical building blocks and polymers.</p> <p>Avantium intends to spin out Volta Technology into a new business entity, in which Avantium will remain a shareholder. This position will form part of the new Volta Technology company and not of Avantium N.V.</p> <p>We are currently seeking a Project Controller who would like to join our team in our journey of scaling up and commercializing this sustainable and impact-full technology. The Project Controller supports the CFO and will play a critical role in supporting the financial and operational success of our projects. You act as the financial partner to Project Managers, ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis. You will help safeguard project profitability, control risks, and ensure that projects are delivered within scope, time, and budget. Scope of work entails subsidies, costs and capital expenditures.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Budgeting & Forecasting:</strong><br>Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets; prepare detailed financial forecasts and variance analyses.</li> <li><strong>Financial Reporting:</strong><br>Provide timely and accurate project financial reports, including cost tracking and progress reporting. Financial reporting to subsidy authorities in line with the subsidy requirements.</li> <li><strong>Performance Monitoring:</strong><br>Analyse project KPI’s, highlight deviations, and support corrective actions to ensure project targets are met.</li> <li><strong>Cost Control:</strong><br>Track and validate project; ensure compliance with internal policies, E