Job Description

Company Description

It\xe2\x80\x99s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. At JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE), we\xe2\x80\x99ve made it our mission to find out. Our people have been raising the bar since day one, thinking fast and acting even faster to make an impact that\xe2\x80\x99s felt around the world. JDE is the home to some of the most well-known coffee brands in the world.

For more than 265 years, we have been inspired by the belief. Today our coffee & tea portfolio is available in over 140 countries around the world through iconic household names including: Jacobs, Tassimo, Moccona, Senseo, L\xe2\x80\x99OR, Douwe Egberts, Super, Kenco, Pilao & Gevalia etc.

It\xe2\x80\x99s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. At JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE), we\xe2\x80\x99ve made it our mission to find out. Our people have been raising the bar since day one, thinking fast and acting even faster to make an impact that\xe2\x80\x99s felt around the world. JDE is the home to some of the most well-known coffee brands in the world.

For more than 265 years, we have been inspired by the belief. Today our coffee & tea portfolio is available in over 140 countries around the world through iconic household names including: Jacobs, Tassimo, Moccona, Senseo, L\xe2\x80\x99OR, Douwe Egberts, Super, Kenco, Pilao & Gevalia etc.



The Project Controller manages, integrates, coordinates, summarises and reviews the work of the Project Management team to develop, implement, feed, reconcile, and maintain valuable program control databases and report; in order to enable the steering of project execution and CAPEX spending.

• Track and report the plant CAPEX project budgets and schedule, analyze progress reported against the work schedules; and recommend actions to improve progress.
• Routinely reviews budget forecasts done by Project Managers, CAPEX phasing, actuals for accuracy, alignment with original budget requests.
• Coordinates and provides support to project managers, project coordinators and the facilities engineering staff to establish and maintain data coding structures and project and document control tools.
• Gathers and tracks quality data used for budgets, contracts, change orders, trends and actual costs.
• Monitor of adherence to the company project management standards, ways-of-working.
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of project progress (budget, timeline, scope) on a regular basis by Project Managers.
• Develops, implements, and maintains management reporting data to produce program controls reports.
• Ensures regular and timely reporting of the projects financial progress in order to advise of any conditions that would affect timelines or costs
• Promotes open communication and collaboration between all parties to ensure that projects are completed with minimal disruptions and delays
• Maintains computerized reports as dictated by the program and by the contractual obligations Reviews, evaluates and recommends changes to project documents as required by project needs.

• Support with the preparation and administration of annual capital investment plans (CAPEX AOP) and Value Creation Plan for the manufacturing site.
• Complete special projects related to project control on an as needed basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 3+ years of relevant accounting or finance experience;
• Additional technical education/engineering background or experience in manufacturing beneficial;
• Requires knowledge of the principles of cost estimating, scheduling, and contract administration;
• Ability to accurately interpret construction contractual documents and contract modifications and accounting;
• Accurately analyzes situations and assists in developing contingencies for estimates;
• Able to efficiently and effectively handle multiple and shifting priorities.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office, as well as project management (MS Project) and scheduling tools is required;
• Fast-paced, energetic, innovative & creative. Has natural ability to think out of the box;
• Detail-oriented & strong follow-through;
• Team player with strong analytical & problem-solving skills;
• Ability to challenge status quo and come up with new solutions and ways of working;
• Experience in dealing with deadlines;
• Computer proficiency with an excellent ability to use Microsoft Office Products (Words, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required; including ability to work with and create Pivot tables and Macros in Excel;
• Excellent proficiency in use of SAP;
• Excellent command of English language and communication skills (both verbal and written);
• Must possess proficient oral and written communication and presentation skills and able to communicate effectively with

• Passionate, energetic & innovative work culture
• Outstanding Career Development Opportunities
• Flexibility with working hours
• The best coffee and tea served all day in our office \xe2\x80\x93 or be your own Barista!

Jacobs Douwe Egberts