Project Controller

Do you want to work in a diverse and international company where we build future ICT solutions together? Do you have previous experience in EU and national project funding and would like to take the next step in your career? Our RDI Finance is looking for a new Project Controller to join us!

Our RDI Finance group is responsible for the operative management of externally funded RDI projects. The group consists of 5 project controllers, and as our project portfolio has increased with new projects, we are expanding. Our daily work covers financial reporting, RDI project finance, budgeting and developing our tools and processes.

As a Project Controller you will be working mainly in EU and nationally funded RDI projects supporting them for the whole project lifetime from proposal preparation to possible financial audits. In this role you will work closely with the project managers as well as the project partner organisations and funders. You will actively take part in the development of the team’s tools and guidance material, and participate in organizing in-house training as well as advising the international project consortia with finance related issues.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Budgeting new funding proposals

• Implementing the financial follow-up and monitoring the use of resources

• Communication with the funding organisations and project consortia

• Financial reporting to CSC management, project management and to the funding bodies

• RDI Finance team’s development projects

• Organising training on EU project finance

• RDI project contract review

What we expect

To be successful in this role, you need:

• Higher education degree in a relevant field

• Several years of work experience in RDI project finance

• Proven track record in financial reporting, accounting and contract negotiations

• Knowledge of EC funding instruments, especially Horizon Europe and Digital Europe, and national funding instruments (Research Council of Finland and ERDF)

• Fluency in Finnish and English

• Analytical mindset

• Good collaboration skills with external and internal stakeholders

• Good communication and presentation skills

• Good Excel skills

• Organised and productive way of working

The job description can be modified based on the competencies and experience of the selected person.

At CSC, we offer unparalleled growth opportunities, a supportive and inclusive environment, and the chance to work on the future of research and learning. Join us today!

What we offer:

At CSC, our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits designed to support both their professional and personal lives. We offer flexible working hours and the option for remote work, making it easier to balance work and daily life. Our comfortable workspaces in Keilaniemi, Espoo, and Renforsin Ranta, Kajaani, are designed to facilitate both teamwork and tasks that require quiet concentration. We provide comprehensive occupational healthcare services, comprehensive health insurance, and remote work insurance. Employees can take advantage of a lunch benefit during the workday, and we support recreational activities with sports and cultural benefits.

Send your application by Thursday 23.4.2026. The recruitment process will include interviews and a work personality assessment. Interviews may begin already during the application period, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Diversity is part of who we are, and we continuously work to ensure the diversity and equality of our workplace. We encourage all skilled applicants regardless of background to apply for the position.

We only process applications submitted through our official recruitment system. Applications sent by email will not be considered for data protection reasons.

For more information, please contact RDI Finance Development Manager Noora Tiihonen, [email protected], 0400-351 057 on Monday 13th between 10.30 and 14.00, or on Friday 17th between 11.00 and 14.00.

Who are we?

We work together for the future of research and learning through advanced technology. Our competence is the platform on which our society researches, learns and remembers. With us, you get to do meaningful work for the digitalisation of Finnish society, not forgetting significant international cooperation projects.

CSC is a non-profit special assignment company owned by the Finnish government and Finnish higher education institutions. We build digital solutions for data management, scientific computing, and education that enable researchers, learners, and companies to understand the world.

Our company’s key resource is our curious personnel with a willingness to learn, and their well-being at work is very important to us. As a community, we work to ensure that well-being, diversity and inclusiveness are embedded in our culture and practices.

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