Project Finance Specialist (m/w/d)
Employment Status: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Your Mission
You will serve as the central operational point of contact for all project-related financial matters. You ensure accurate valuation in accordance with IFRS, provide transparent and reliable project controlling, and oversee comprehensive and efficient billing, including accounts receivable management. At the same time, you actively support the Head of Finance & Administration in developing sound financial plans and analyses, using a clear, pragmatic, hands-on approach and your ability to effectively coordinate between the accounting department, project teams, and management.
Your Responsibilities
Specific Tasks for IFRS Project Evaluation
- Specific Tasks: IFRS Project Valuation—Valuation and Accounting for Project Contracts in Accordance with IFRS 15 (Revenue Recognition, Percentage-of-Completion, Contract Assets/Liabilities)
- Coordination of IFRS measurement approaches with the Head of Finance & Administration
- Development and ongoing maintenance of project cost structures (budget, actuals, and forecasts at the project level)
- Monthly meetings with project managers to discuss costs, resources, and remaining quantities
- Preparation of project status reports and variance analyses for internal reporting
- Early Identification and Escalation of Cost Overruns and Budget Risks
- Assistance with cost estimates for new and ongoing projects; Billing and collections
- Independently create and send project-related outgoing invoices (milestones, time and materials, flat rates)
- Reporting on DSO and aging of receivables to the Head of Finance & Administration, supporting FP&A (collaborative)
- Actively participate in the budgeting process at the project level in coordination with the Head of Finance & Administration
What you will need
Professional Experience
- Knowledge of IFRS, particularly IFRS 15; practical experience in project-based accounting
- Experience in operational project controlling, ideally in a service- or technology-oriented environment
- Extensive practical experience in billing and accounts receivable management, including independent handling of collections
- Understanding of FP&A fundamentals (budgeting, forecasting, variance) as a foundation for work
- Knowledge of ERP project modules (e.g., SAP, MS Dynamics, Oracle, etc.)
Technical Skills
- Proficient Use of Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint)
- Experience with ERP systems in day-to-day operations (posting, reporting, master data maintenance)
- Basic knowledge of BI or reporting tools is a plus, but not required
Personal
- A strong hands-on approach, a passion for operational work, and the ability to get things done
- A structured, independent approach to work, even when working on multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong general communication skills
Required language skills
- German: Excellent written and spoken proficiency
- English: Good to very good written and spoken proficiency
Framework & Collaboration
- Start: immediately
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Location: hybrid / in person in Berlin
Here's what you can expect from us
- A very pleasant, collegial environment with flat hierarchies and a strong team culture
- JobRad Leasing
- A collegial work environment with short decision-making processes and an open team culture
- Subsidy for Your Job Ticket
What You Should Know About Us
At Peak Mobility, you’ll help shape the future of mobility. We develop software for depot and train management, operations control systems, and personnel scheduling for public transit and regional rail operators – both in Germany and internationally. From our Berlin office, you’ll work with us to ensure that mobility on the road and rail is reliable, efficient, and sustainable.
Does this sound like you? Then join Peak Mobility.
Just send us your application, including your resume, your earliest possible start date, and a brief note about your availability. We look forward to getting to know you.