Project Cost Control Technician

Canada - Loyalist
Umicore Battery Materials
Administration

Posted on 17-03-2024

About Umicore

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Powering the cars of the future. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

About Rechargeable Battery Materials in Canada

Umicore is preparing to build a battery materials production plant in Loyalist Township, Ontario - the first of its kind in North America. The cutting-edge facility will be a critical part of Canada’s electric vehicle (EV) supply chain. Throughout the design, construction, and operation of the plant, Umicore will be seeking a variety of professionals who share our passion for innovation and sustainability.

What you will be doing

For this new site, we are looking for a Project Cost Controller Technician reporting to the Project Liaison Team Leader. In this this role you will be responsible for guaranteeing  the correct allocation of the project costs in SAP/WBS,  reporting project variations and  preparing the project actuals and forecasts for management review. This role contributes to the project by guaranteeing the correct allocation of costs to the correspondent WBS, hence guaranteeing a good knowledge and control of the project budget.

Responsibilities

• Guaranteeing the correct WBS allocation of project costs
• Actively managing SAP/WBS cost allocation and highlighting any variations
• Provide actuals per WBS to support forecasting by Project Managers
• Consolidate quarterly and monthly project cost forecast reported by PM
• Updating forecasts in Planisware
• Reporting actual costs of the yearly Engineering department budgets

Who we are looking for

• Education or combination of education and experience in a project cost controlling
• Experience and/or background in industrial companies, preferably linked to engineering or operations
• Strong communicator who can collaborate with diverse disciplines
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of the MS Office package
• Experience with SAP software a strong asset
• Must have the Knowledge, Experience and Skills to conduct their tasks in accordance with the rules and procedures set down.

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organization, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?

Find out more information about our planned facility in Canada on rbm.umicore.com/en/Canada.

IF OUR BATTERY MATERIALS CAN BOOST THE RANGE OF E-CARS, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?

Umicore invites applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We provide support in our recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you are contacted to participate in our recruitment process and require accommodation, please let us know.

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