Position
We are looking for a Project Controller who will perform:
* Customer contract management (administrative and financial aspects)
* Administrative and budgetary project control
* Management and analysis of project data.
The position is to join a growing Team in the Administration Department (comprised of 7 persons).
Your support to the Project Managers and Company Management will be essential to the success of our projects.
The Candidate will use our Management and Information Application, will mainly report to the Business Controller and indirectly to the Administration Department Manager.
* Location: Sint-Stevens-Woluwe (Brussels Area)
* Start Date: As of March 2025
Tasks and Responsibilities
* Establish the data file for each new Customer and project
* Annotate project data with clear descriptions
* Check the project data file for accuracy and resolve any discrepancies
* Prepare Project Monthly Reports for use by the Management
* Follow up changes in project budget and schedule
* Identify proactively potential concerns
* Highlight any deviations of actual expenditure from predictions to the relevant Managers
* Support to the preparation of project audits.
Skills and Experience
* A Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in accounting, economics, business administration, OR relevant experience. Recent graduates with the right drive and ambition are welcome to apply
* Good understanding of accounting
* Strong organisational skills:
* Capable of managing complex projects and meeting deadlines without compromising on quality
* Multitasking and analytical thinking
* Monitor multiple projects simultaneously and proposeprocess improvements
* Ability to work independently, with assertiveness
* Excellent team communicator
* Proven experience with MS Office, especially Excel
* Good written and spoken English.
Our Offer
* Working within an exceptional sector with Staff located in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands
* A professional and modern working environment with motivated Administrative Staff, Engineers, Astronaut Training Instructors and Scientists coming from all different horizons and countries with a common passion for space and their own expertise
* A full-time position with an indefinite contract of employment
* A competitive remuneration package and good working conditions
* Working from home in part can be a possibility
* An individualised training and development programmes.
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About Us
Space Applications Services is a company at the forefront of space technology development and the provision of services for human spaceflight, exploration and earth observation missions. Headquartered in Belgium (Brussels Area), with a research office in the Netherlands and a subsidiary in the USA, the company provides solutions for both commercial and institutional customers. We work with clients such as the European Space Agency, the European Commission, governmental and national space agencies as well as the major space industries.
The company develops payloads, avionics, robotics technology and products, and provides complete mission operations control centre solutions to EN9100 standards. The company also provides engineering, science and training services, including astronaut training. In our headquarters, we have a control centre room that operates commercial payloads on the International Space Station, and a laboratory comprising a cleanroom.
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How To Apply
Upload your CV and Motivation Letter, both in English and to the attention of Ms. Priscille Theault.
The candidate shall be eligible to work in the European Union or in possession of a European Blue Card for two or more years.