Optics 11

Technology

Projectcontroller

€55–75k ~AI est. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Project controller at Optics 11. Skills: Project controlling, Financial oversight, Risk management. Monitor project budgets. Monitor forecasts”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's or Master's degree, 3–7 years of experience, Experience with ERP systems, Advanced Excel, Fluent in English

Nice to Have

Experience in offshore industry, Experience in building/construction industry

What You'll Do.

Monitor project budgets

Monitor actual spending

Identify budget deviations

Analyze budget deviations

Identify cost overruns

Analyze cost overruns

Identify financial risks

Analyze financial risks

Support Project Managers

Track project progress

Maintain visibility on project risks

Prepare project performance reports

Prepare management updates

Contribute to improving project control processes

Contribute to improving reporting structures

Contribute to improving internal controls

Act as financial business partner

Coordinate with accounting team

Ensure accurate financial data

Ensure accurate project data

Develop understanding of accounting principles

Facilitate project maturity assessments

Incorporate improvements identified

Oversee project time registration

Ensure accurate time reporting

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Finance team; Project Managers

Full Job Description

Would you see yourself fulfilling a position as a Project controller at Optics 11 and would you like to be part of a dynamic team in Amsterdam? We are looking for a new colleague to join our Finance team! Join our team and contribute to our mission of making the world's seas and energy infrastructure safer with our groundbreaking fiber optic sensing technology. If you are driven by excellence, and the desire to make a positive impact, we eagerly await your application. As Project Controller at Optics11, you will play a key role in supporting the financial and operational performance of our strategic projects. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will work closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure strong financial oversight, risk management, and project performance monitoring. Given the entrepreneurial and fast-growing nature of the organization, this position offers a broad and hands-on scope with significant exposure to both finance and operations. Key Responsibilities * Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and actual spending across multiple projects; * Identify and analyze budget deviations, cost overruns, and financial risks; * Support Project Managers with financial insights and performance reporting; * Track project progress against financial milestones and contractual obligations; * Maintain visibility on project risks, including financial, operational, and delivery-related risks; * Prepare project performance reports and management updates for the CFO and leadership team; * Contribute to improving project control processes, reporting structures, and internal controls; * Act as a financial business partner to the project organization; * Coordinate with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial data and project reporting; * Develop a solid understanding of accounting principles and their impact on project performance, although transactional accounting itself is managed separately. * Facilitate project maturity assessments and incor

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