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Project Controller Assistant [26167]

Sopra Steria

Noordwijk
Full-time
5-10 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Project control
Procurement
Contract management
Financial analysis
Reporting
KPI tracking
Budget monitoring
Manpower planning
Microsoft Office
Excel
Data accuracy
Stakeholder management
Process optimization
Audit support
Communication skills
Analytical skills

Job Description

Company Description

HE Space is a successful international space company, specialised in providing managed services and human resources to the international space sector for over 40 years.
We hire space experts all over Europe across the whole spectrum of space-related activities, from engineering to science, software development, operations, marketing, finance and administration. Our employees contribute towards a wide range of groundbreaking space programmes including Galileo and Copernicus, ExoMars, Iris2, ESA BASS, ESA GSPT, LISA Pathfinder, Euclid, the Ariane and Vega launchers as well as the International Space Station.
HE Space has joined forces with CS Group  and Sopra Steria to lead the engineering and digital space market in Europe and to provide highly skilled consulting.
We are passionate about people and invest in you to support the development of the European space industry. 

Job Description

  • Supporting procurement and project control activities across ESA programmes.
  • Implementing and managing procurement actions, contracts and financial documentation in ESA systems.
  • Monitoring workflows, approvals and procurement performance indicators.
  • Maintaining procurement, geo-return and planning data, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
  • Supporting contract management, milestone tracking and contract close-out activities.
  • Producing reports, KPIs and financial analyses for programme management.
  • Contributing to process optimisation and the implementation of new tools and procedures.
  • Supporting manpower planning, budget monitoring and audit activities.
  • Coordinating governance documentation and approval processes.
  • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to support successful programme delivery.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Finance, Economics or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in project support, administration, procurement, finance or a similar role.
  • Good organisational and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team in an international and multicultural environment.
  • Solution-oriented mindset with strong customer-focused communication skills.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Additional Information

This job is located in Noordwijk, the Netherlands

If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send your CV (in English) by clicking on the Apply button for this job.

An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!

Inclusive and committed employer, our company works every day to combat all forms of discrimination and promote a respectful working environment. That's why, committed to gender diversity and overall inclusivity, we encourage all applications and profiles. 

Last apply date: 29/09/2026!

Core Responsibilities

The Project Controller Assistant will support procurement and project control activities, including managing contracts, financial documentation, and milestone tracking. They will also produce reports, monitor KPIs, and contribute to process optimization and budget monitoring for ESA programmes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project support, administration, or procurement is required, along with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

About Sopra Steria

Industry: Information Technology & Services

Company size: 10,001+ employees

Sopra Steria Group is an information technology and services company

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