Are you analytically strong and passionate about the construction industry?

Do you want to go beyond just tracking numbers — and truly make a difference in how projects are prepared, monitored, and optimized?

Then this brand-new role as Project Controller might be the perfect match for you!

As part of our fast-growing group, you’ll have the unique opportunity to help shape this role from the ground up. You’ll analyze, advise, build structures, and connect people across teams. Together, we’ll gain deeper insight, better cost control, and deliver financially and operationally strong projects.

About our client

Our client is a dynamic investment group with a diverse portfolio across real estate, leisure, hospitality, concrete works, and more. Under the leadership of the founder, the group has grown into a network of 44 companies, including construction companies, real estate, golf courses, restaurants, gas stations, and even a hotel in Tenerife.

The finance team of six, is now ready to grow and professionalize further.

Your role as Project Controller

As a Project Controller, you will play a crucial role in the financial success of our projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing pre- and post-calculations for construction projects.
• Analyzing budgets, comparing actuals versus forecasts, and identifying opportunities for optimization.
• Acting as a sparring partner for project managers and leadership, turning numbers into actionable insights.
• Helping to set up and improve reporting tools, systems, and processes.
• Proactively shaping the role itself by bringing new ideas and building structural frameworks.
• Bridging operational knowledge with financial insight, connecting teams across departments.

Your profile

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Experience in a similar role, preferably in the construction or real estate sector.
• Fluency in Dutch and English.
• A proactive mindset with strong communication skills.
• Comfort in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Business Central is a plus.
• A hands-on, solution-oriented approach focused on process improvement.

What our client offers

• A challenging and varied position in a growing company.
• A competitive salary aligned with your experience and expertise.
• Excellent fringe benefits, including a company car, meal vouchers, net allowances, and more.
• An informal, close-knit team with enthusiastic colleagues.
• Plenty of room for personal and professional growth.
• Flexible working hours within a 40-hour work week.