Interested in a career that matters? You will play a key role in ensuring strong cost governance, transparency, and financial control across a portfolio of capital projects—helping projects succeed from planning through to completion. As a Project Cost Controller, you will provide administrative and commercial cost support for a portfolio of food and pharmaceutical projects. The role is primarily operational and tactical, with a strong focus on cost planning, tracking, reporting, and contract support from the client side. Your contribution will ensure projects are delivered with financial discipline, accurate forecasting, and clear decision support for stakeholders. Key responsibilities include: Cost Planning & Budgeting Prepare and maintain cost baselines for food/pharma projects Support the preparation of project budgets and cost breakdown structures Assist in setting up cost codes and cost tracking structures in line with company requirements Cost Tracking & Control Monitor and control project costs against approved budgets Track commitments, actual costs, and forecasts Maintain cost registers, payment schedules, and cash flow forecasts Review quotations, variation/change proposals, and invoices for alignment with contracts and approved scope Identify cost deviations and potential overruns and propose corrective actions Change & Contract Support Coordinate with purchasing and finance on PO and PV documentation Support change management by recording and assessing cost impacts of scope changes Assist with final accounts and cost closure at project completion Reporting & Coordination Prepare regular cost reports (e.g. monthly budget vs. actual vs. forecast) with variance analysis Provide cost input to management presentations and decision-making Coordinate with Finance, Procurement, and Project Management to ensure consistent cost data What You’ll Need to Be Successful Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field 3+ years of experience in cost control, quantity surveying, project controlling, or similar roles Solid understanding of project cost management concepts (budgeting, commitments, accruals, variations, forecasting, final accounts) Strong numerical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills High attention to detail with a structured and accurate working style Ability to communicate clearly with project managers, procurement, finance, and external partners English proficiency sufficient for reading and writing cost and contract documentation Additional Skills & Interests We Value

Experience

in industrial, food, pharmaceutical, or biotech facilities Advanced Excel skills; experience with SAP or project cost management systems

Experience

working in cross‑functional or international project environments Ability to manage multiple tasks under time pressure

What We Offer

The opportunity to work on meaningful projects within food and pharmaceutical production Collaboration with experienced project, finance, and procurement professionals A professional environment focused on quality, transparency, and continuous improvement Opportunities for learning and development within Novonesis’ global organization Our purpose guides the way In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. Opportunities for everyone We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying. We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. Explore other openings If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career Before you submit your application, you can update your Language Settings in the top bar. Here, you can choose from a selected set of languages to ensure that communication is sent in your preferred language. Create a job alert, and we’ll let you know when new opportunities matching your interests open up. To create a job alert: Click this link to set up a job alert. Please note: You’ll need to sign in or create an account to proceed. Once signed in, select “Create Job Alert”. Choose the job categories and locations that match your interests. Click “Create” - and we’ll notify you directly when a relevant position is posted. Choose a career that matters - and never miss an opportunity to make a difference. In 2024, Chr. Hansen and Novozymes joined forces to form Novonesis. We are 10,000 people worldwide whose expertise spans more than 30 different industries. All around the world our biosolutions already create value for thousands of customers and benefit the planet. Our biosolutions enable feeding and fueling the world more sustainably, from healthy and sustainable nutrition to biofuel. Our biosolutions also reduce the use of fossil-based resources, chemicals, energy and water. And this is just the beginning.