Senior Business Controller, Project (mfd)

You dont just want to work with numbers you want to make a real impact Then youve come to the right place. As a Senior Business Controller Project (m/f/d) based in Cologne or Berlin you will actively help shape the future of energy within a company that is a global leader in highvoltage cable manufacturing and whose solutions are driving the energy transition.

NKT connects people markets and technologies for a greener world. With us you will work in an international environment on projects with real impact alongside a team that is passionate about sustainable innovation.

Your responsibility areas

As a Senior Business Controller Project (m/f/d) you take on a central role in the financial management and advisory of one or more of our large-scale projects. You work closely with the responsible business partner and are accountable for planning and analysis. You are part of an international team of additional (Senior) Business Controllers and report to the Director Project Controlling.

Further tasks are:

• • Project controlling & forecasts: Independent preparation of budget and forecast planning in close coordination with the business partner

  • Risk management: Identification and evaluation of risks and opportunities in projects as well as coordination with relevant stakeholders

  • Early warning systems: Establishment and continuous development of early warning systems to identify critical developments at an early stage

  • Business partner support: Point of contact for financial commercial and risk-related topics

  • Interface management: Close collaboration with Legal Contract Management and risk management specialists

  • Working capital & cash flow: Management of working capital including cash flow controlling in coordination with the business partner

  • Analysis & reporting: Preparation of target vs. actual comparisons to assess project performance as well as monthly reporting for internal and external purposes

Your profile

At NKT we contribute to the energy transition. Its not for nothing that our motto is We connect a greener world. To support us in this you should have the following qualities:

• • Successfully completed degree in Business Administration ideally with a focus on project controlling or a comparable qualification

  • At least five years of professional experience in a similar position

  • Proficient knowledge of SAP (CO FI PS & SD) and confident use of MS Office particularly Excel

  • Basic knowledge of accounting according to HGB and IFRS particularly IFRS 15

  • Strong interpersonal skills team orientation and a high level of commitment with a clear focus on results

  • Fluent German and English both written and spoken with willingness to travel up to 20% both nationally and internationally

Dont meet all the requirements

At NKT we are committed to creating a diverse inclusive and authentic working environment. If you are interested in a position we encourage you to apply even if your previous professional experience does not meet all the listed qualifications.

You could be exactly the right candidate for this role!

What we offer

• • 30 days of vacation
  • Attractive working time models (e.g. flexible working hours up to 3 days of mobile working possible)
  • Possibility to compensate overtime via a time account
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Good public transport connections
  • Modern working environment
  • Discounts through Corporate Benefits
  • Business Bike
  • EGYM Wellpass

Contact and application

NKT strives to promote diversity and a culture in which people with diverse backgrounds can thrive and be inspired to achieve excellence. We believe that a diverse structure enables sustainable performance and an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better workplace.

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents via our career portal ideally including a CV in English.

Please note that due to the General Data Protection Regulation we cannot accept applications via email or post.

If you have any questions about the advertised position please contact Purin Chen SVP Transmission Finance or our Senior HR Business Partner Bianca Stolberger .

Be a Connector of the green tomorrow!

At NKT we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable technologies that enable the worlds transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs manufactures and installs low- medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable energy transmission. Since 1891 NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy is headquartered in Denmark operates from more than 30 countries and employs 6500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. NKT - We connect a greener world.