Jobbeschreibung
TenneT is a leading European grid operator committed to a secure and reliable electricity supply - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are shaping the energy transition for a sustainable energy future. As the first cross-border transmission system operator, we plan, build and operate an almost 25,000 kilometres long high and extra-high voltage grid in the Netherlands and Germany and are one of the largest investors in national and international electricity grids, on land and at sea. Every day, our 7,400 employees give their best and ensure with responsibility, courage and networking that more than 43 million end consumers can rely on a stable electricity supply.Lighting the way ahead together
Unit description
Business Guidance provides advice for strategic, operational and financial planning and forecasting. We monitor, analyse and improve performance. Business Guidance safeguards TenneT's financial health by ensuring transparency, setting (financial) targets and reporting on the achievement of those targets.TenneT is responsible for connecting Offshore wind to the Onshore Grid and is developing state of the art Offshore Grid Connection Systems (2GW HVDC GCS, Offshore Hubs) and (Onshore) DC Interconnectors to transmit the power further inland. These are all innovative, multi-discplinary, mega-projects which drive the Energy Transition. We are looking for a Finance Project Director (m/f/d) who will contribute to this and that might be you?
Frame conditions
- As of 1st July 2024
- GE: The position is unlimited
- Job interviews for this position will be in English. Please send us your application document in English as well
The Finance Project Director (m/f/d) is involved in the delivery of HVDC stations by suppliers GE/McDermott for multiple large offshore projects in Germany. The role currently focusses on delivering the HVDC stations for the projects BalWin4 and LanWin1 during the next 5-6 years, and comprises of a multi-billion euro investment program. More information can be found here: BalWin4 & LanWin1 (tennet.eu).
Together with the PD (Project Director), the FPD is jointly responsible for the results and decisions within the project, reporting to the project steering group and relevant external decision-making bodies. The FPD steps in for PD, when the PD is not available. Within projects, the Finance Project Director (m/f/d) manages the overall project with the Project Director (PD) as a team ("CEO-CFO team") with the main tasks:
- You are responsible for balanced decision making together with Project Director, considering project interest as well as the interests of TenneT as a whole, ensuring all relevant decisions are being made with a true and fair view on the results and risks
- You work self-reliant in achieving project goals within the boundaries of the project mandate (budget, time plan, milestones) and TenneT's processes and guidelines
- Organizing the project team together with the team leaders is our task, with a focus on: Project control, including (liaison to) Regulatory Affairs, Project administration / accounting, through finance project accountant, Procurement (strategic and operational), Contract management, Claim management, Risk Management
- Delivering agreed-on project results to the Project Steering Group (PSG) is your responsibility, as well as initiating and approving procurement activities, participation in contract negotiations
- You divide the project into sub-projects and work packages and provide detailed budgeting, while coordinating all contract partners and supporting departments involved in the project
- You ensure compliance with laws and company guidelines/policies (e.g. Code of Conduct, Power of Attorney, Corp. Inv. Manual), completeness of project documentation for regulatory audits at any point in time
- You have a University degree or comparable qualification
- You have gained profound experience in financial controlling, accounting and/or finance management, as well as in large construction/infrastructure projects, ideally with HVDC stations scope
- You bring Leadership experience (professional and disciplinary) in interdisciplinary teams as well as leading over distance
- Profound skills in contract- claims- and risk management, experience in tender and negotiation situations, as well as professional experience and know-how in project controlling and project management, including proficient knowledge of IFRS, SAP are needed
- You are fluent in German (verbally and written), and proficient in English
- You are able to travel regularly to project locations like the Netherland, UK, Singapore/Batam
- We are family friendly and flexible Flexible working hours without fixed times and home office options allow you to organize your work individually. Our external partners also provide you with support services for various phases of life - for example, in matters relating to household services or care and career.
- Health - your basis Because we think it is important that you are healthy and feel good, we offer all kinds of great extras: we provide various opportunities to work out via our Always Energy program which offers a wide range of opportunities to indulge in sports (organised training for different sports, competitions and events). And you will receive a sports allowance if you are a member of a sports club.
- Modern working environment
• Modern IT-tools
• Ergonomic workstations
• Very well equipped conference rooms and communication solutions that enable cross-location and cross-border collaboration - Attractive remuneration and social benefits We offer great benefits such as a salary based on our Collective Labor Agreement, an annual bonus and excellent pension scheme.
- Personal development Personal growth is something we actively stimulate within TenneT. For example we have our own TenneT Academy where you can explore and develop your own set of skills. More than that: you have the opportunity to work in an innovative company with an international network, to use your personal strengths and to shape the future together with us.