Finance Senior Specialist - Project Control (M/F/D)

Project Finance Specialist – Special Projects

Supporting strategic projects

Do you enjoy having ownership pf project Financials?

Partner with the best

Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy‑technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain. Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization. With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers in oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future

Fuel your passion

The Project Finance Specialist – Special Projects is a key member of the EE Projects & OTR Finance team, reporting to a Project Finance Senior Manager. The role supports two strategic projects, combining ownership of project financials with strong analytical execution to drive performance, ensure financial integrity, and support decision-making.

As Project Finance Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Owning financial management of assigned projects, acting as a key finance partner to Project Managers and cross-functional teams

• Driving project performance through margin analysis, cost tracking, and proactive identification of risks and opportunities

• Leading closing activities, including revenue recognition, variance analysis, and reporting accuracy

• Ensuring balance sheet integrity through reconciliation and timely resolution of project-related items

• Providing clear financial insights and reporting for operating rhythms and leadership reviews

• Supporting audits, controllership processes, and compliance with internal controls and policies

• Contributing to process simplification, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives

To be successful in this role you will:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

• Relevant experience in Project Finance, FP&A, or Controllership roles

• Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate operational drivers into financial outcomes

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial analysis and reporting

• Fluent in English

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a matrix environment

• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and ability to operate with autonomy

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify and mitigate project risks

• Effective communication skills, with ability to influence stakeholders

• Solid understanding of project accounting, revenue recognition, and financial controls

• Experience with Oracle ERP or similar systems

• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on simplification and data quality

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
 

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we must push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities

• Comprehensive private medical care options

• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs

• Tailored financial programs

• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

For Italy: the initial pay range for this position will be EUR 51,200 To 70,400.  

The provisions of Contratto Collettivo Industria Metalmeccanica e della installazione di impianti will be applied to this position. Section VI – Titolo IV of that collective bargaining agreement relates to pay

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Finance Senior Specialist - Project Control