Finance Project Partner (FPP) – Germany Location: Germany The Role We are looking for a Finance Project Partner (FPP) to join our Finance team in Germany. Under ERM’s new Order-to-Cash (O2C) operating model, the FPP acts as the key Finance partner for Project Managers and project teams. The role combines strong financial understanding with business partnering, helping project teams manage projects successfully from a financial and commercial perspective. The FPP does not simply process transactions. Instead, the FPP provides financial insight, guidance and challenge, while working closely with Project Managers, Finance Operations and other teams to ensure projects are financially well managed and compliant with ERM processes. What You Will Do Finance Business Partnering Act as a key Finance contact and trusted partner for Project Managers and Project Directors. Support project teams in understanding the financial performance of their projects. Provide practical advice on project financial management and ERM Finance processes. Proactively identify financial risks and discuss appropriate actions with Project Managers. Challenge project teams constructively where financial performance or project setup requires attention. Project Financial Management Monitor project financial performance, including revenue, costs, profitability, WIP, AR and project forecasts. Support Project Managers with project reviews and financial planning. Review project financial data and identify unusual developments, risks or opportunities. Support appropriate project setup, maintenance and closure throughout the project lifecycle. Help ensure project budgets and financial structures are aligned with contractual arrangements. Billing & O2C Partner with Project Managers and centralized operational teams to support timely and accurate billing. Help resolve complex billing and project-related issues. Support teams in understanding contractual billing requirements, including client-specific requirements. Monitor outstanding financial matters and support timely resolution of issues affecting invoicing, cash collection or project closure. Act as an escalation and coordination point for more complex O2C topics. Governance & Compliance Support compliance with ERM policies, contractual requirements and local German requirements. Ensure appropriate financial documentation and audit trails are maintained. Work closely with relevant teams such as Tax, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Pricing, Revenue, Finance Operations and other specialist teams where required. Support consistent global processes while recognizing situations where German legal, tax or business requirements require specific treatment. Transformation & Continuous Improvement Support the implementation and continuous improvement of ERM’s new global O2C model. Identify process gaps and opportunities for simplification or automation. Help Project Managers adopt new Finance processes, systems and ways of working. Share feedback from the German business with regional and global process teams. Contribute to training, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the Finance community. What We Are Looking For Degree or professional qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline. Relevant experience in project finance, project controlling, commercial finance or financial business partnering. Strong understanding of project financial management and the Order-to-Cash lifecycle. Ability to interpret financial information and translate it into clear, practical advice for non-finance colleagues. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders constructively. Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style. Ability to prioritize effectively and work in a changing, international environment. Good understanding of financial controls and compliance requirements. Experience with ERP/project management and reporting systems is an advantage. Fluent German and strong English skills. ⠀ ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive, it’s an essential part of what makes ERM a great place to build a career and helps us create better solutions for our clients. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you. Our commitment doesn’t stop at hiring. Once you join us, we’ll ensure you have the tools, support, and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging. Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) efforts by visiting our website or exploring our 2026 Sustainability Report. At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. 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