Project Controller - Nigeria

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

Purpose of the job:

To establish and maintain financial responsibilities relating to timely and cost-efficient completion of various projects.

In this role you will be accountable for:

Commercial

• Develop Work in Progress file for smooth day to day field service activities and assist BDM manager with periodic updates.

• Review Sales handover form prior to mobilisation of jobs and ensure completion of the same.

• Provide costs summaries as required for warranty jobs etc as required by Management.

• Drive FS Team regarding job completion and ensure all documents such as reports, timesheet and expenses have been submitted for monthly invoicing process.

• Manage cost allocation to contracts.

• Responsible for monthly client invoicing–manpower, third-party services, and spare parts for all field service activities.

• Review monthly OI with BDM/LE Finance Head and ensure all variations are accurately captured.

• Review and maintain costing sheets for all projects and ensuring accurate contractual terms, rates, mark up etc.

• Provide Contract administration support during new contract / job execution.

• Advise the BDM / FSM on aspects of Project execution which deviate from contractual / PO requirements.

• Prepare purchase orders and relevant cost sheets and follow DOA process for approval.

• Responsible for implementing and overseeing the maintenance of internal export controls–refer to detailed job description (ITCO)

Business Support / Business Improvement

• Manage and drive weekly/monthly RFC process for pump services (PSC & PPR).

• Collate mid-month reports to LE Finance Head

• Drive BMD to ensure integrity of project data on ERP tool.

• Collate information for management monthly report to include monthly updatesfor HSEQ, Operations, Business Development and procurement activities.

• Compile and maintain mobilisation / utilisation schedule for allFSE’s.

• Responsible for internal and external audit and focal point of contact for day to day supporting documentation on projects/contracts .

• Assist other Senior Management on ad-hoc tasks as requested.

• Identify and implement business improvement initiatives.

• Update Weekly sales tracker on SharePoint.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration

• Minimum 7+ years’ experience in Oil & Gas in similar roles

• Experience with working with Senior Management

• Communication skills and people skills

• Negotiating skills

• Influencing and persuasion skills

• Relationship management skills

• Commercial acumen

• Customer service skills

• Time management skills

• Ability to act independently.

• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.

• Attention to detail.

• Document control management.

• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Ability to gain in-dept knowledge of Company Policies, Procedures and Operational needs.

If you meet the above job requirements with proven skill of the finance function and developing strong client relations, strategies and driving continuous improvement across the services. Take the next step submit your application.

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.

Have a question about the role? Reach out to the talent acquisition team at the following email address: jane.naidu@sulzer.com . We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

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