Head of Project Controlling

We are looking for a new Head of Project Controlling. You will be part of our Operational Finance team, which is part of the Finance, Risk, IT, Supply Chain & Commercial Contracts department. You will lead a team of 12 Project Controllers, providing managerial and technical support to the team on the financial aspects of project management, master budgeting, reporting, and auditing globally. You will coordinate closely with your counterpart, the Head of Finance Controlling and our Audits team.  As the Head of Project Controlling, you will also be involved in projects across the department.

Who are we?

The Department of Finance, Risk, IT, Supply Chain & Commercial Contracts (FRISC) consists of more than 120 colleagues divided into 5 divisions. You will be part of our Operational Finance division. We have high ambitions for the financial support and control we provide to the operations in DRC and are constantly working at improving our professional level; you will have a unique opportunity to be amid our current developments.

About the job

You will lead the team that provides budgeting and reporting support and ensures quality assurance tasks in the financial management of projects across all 40 DRCs country operations. Also, you will play a pivoting role in inspiring and developing your team, while you ensure processes are standardized across the board.

Key responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Lead the Project Controllers team and ensure their goals are met, ensuring high standards of deliverables and team cohesion
• Inspire and develop the team, both on a collective and individual level.

Financial Project Oversight & Strategy

• Analyze critical financial KPIs and BI reports to ensure operational health

• Optimizing, standardizing and streamlining financial project processes, within the environment of DRCs ERP system (MS DYNAMICS)
• Foster standardization, while promoting innovation and change

Expert Guidance & Capacity Building

• Provide high-level financial advice to country operations and directors
• Represent Project Controlling in leadership forums

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure adherence to DRC policies and donor requirements
• Maintain the highest standards of project financial control and reporting
• Lead operational implementation of Financial Project Controlling modality

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with key stakeholders across Finance, Risk & Compliance, Grants and Program teams.
• Contribute to strategic projects within the FRISC department
• Conduct periodic field visits to support and align with local entities

About you

With a solid operational and financial project background, you excel in communication and leadership. You are an experienced manager with a passion for making a difference, ideally with a background in the humanitarian sector. Your high operational and ethical integrity shines through as you work autonomously on day-to-day aspects. Your strong management skills are complemented by emotional intelligence, allowing you to delegate effectively while providing hands-on solutions when needed.

You have likely managed a team of 6-10 people successfully, showcasing your decision-making capacity and clear understanding of accountabilities. You have experience in successfully improving processes and inventing manageable solutions, keeping in mind organizational standards.

Your collaborative spirit and ability to navigate complex situations are essential. You are eager to visit our legal entities in some of the world's most interesting and challenging contexts, where your work will have a direct, meaningful impact.

Our working language is English, but French & Spanish will be an additional plus.

Moreover, we expect the following:  

• At least a master’s degree in relevant field, namely Project administration, finance, engineering etc.
• Management experience, preferably from a similar international organization and for a minimum of 5 years.
• Have attention to details while keeping an overview.
• Experienced user of Excel. 
• Experienced user of ERP systems (MS Dynamics) and accounting principles. 

Ability/Willingness to travel, 4 weeks per year (not consecutive).

All employees should master DRC's core competencies:  

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. 
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. 
• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.

We offer
Contract length: Permanent
Workplace: Borgergade 10, Copenhagen
(DRC HQ will move to Copenhagen, Østerbro in autumn 2025)
Start date: as soon as possible

This is a national position for which local terms and conditions apply. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Lederaftalen between Dansk Arbejdsgiverforening og Lederne (agreement for managers), which can be found here: www.lederne.dk

Your colleagues are a great team of multi-background professionals with whom you will integrate smoothly and will feel supported. Flexibility in working is a given, as we value mostly work/life balance. Plenty of opportunities to travel and see the world. Finally, we believe that everything can be solved with a smile and some open discussion.

Application process

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 05 Jan 2025. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Head of Operational Finance, Anastasios Graikos via email on anastasios.graikos@drc.ngo. Interviews might happen on a rolling basis.