Contract Controller

Telent; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services provider in Greater London is seeking a Contract Controller to support contract services and stakeholder management. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate reporting, managing contract updates, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate has experience in operational maintenance environments and strong analytical skills. This role offers hybrid working with two office days per week and various benefits including 26 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus public holidays

Company pension scheme

Occupational health support

Discounts on Cinema and Restaurants

Qualifications

• Experience in a Project Delivery/Operational maintenance environment.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and provide analytical solutions.
• Good understanding of financial and commercial processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate structuring of reporting and documentation.
• Support contract updates and identify risks/opportunities.
• Achieve budget objectives through effective scheduling.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Oracle

Document Management Systems

Job description

Contract Controller

At Telent, you will have the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. To keep things moving, to connect people. It's important work we do. Learning together, inspiring colleagues, and making the entire organisation better. Join us and help keep the nations critical networks connected and protected 24/7.

Reporting into the Contract Services Manager, the Contract Controller will be responsible for providing support to a Contract Service team and/or internal/external Stakeholders, providing Performance, Financial and Commercial support for newly awarded fault maintenance contract, covering the South West region.

This is a hybrid working role with a requirement to be in the Pirin Court office, Canning Town E16 4TL 2 days per week, plus ad hoc travel to site and customer locations on occasion.

What you’ll do:

• Ensuring that reporting is structured and accurate, documentation is submitted in accordance with Stakeholder requirements, processes are maintained or established/followed/documented and relevant databases/systems are correctly utilised
• Support the Contract Review Process and being involved with contract updates and identification of risks/opportunities
• Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls
• Achieve budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analysing variances; initiating corrective actions
• Complete operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results
• Collation of Information required for "New Client Requests" and "Order Acceptance"
• Performance, Financial and Commercial Reporting, inclusive of Actual vs Budget and Forecasting
• Be the initial point of contact for Clients requiring Performance/Commercial/Financial clarity/resolution of disputes prior to escalation
• Assist Contract Manager's with Oracle related tasks such as opening or extending Project tasks or assistance with the creation of a new project

Who you are:

You will have previous experience working on maintenance or similar type projects, along with excellent stakeholder and communication skills. You are highly organised, proactive and a strong team player.

Key Requirements:

• Experience in working within a Project Delivery/Operational maintenance environment
• Demonstrable depth and breadth of experience in a similar, fast pace analytical customer facing role will be required
• Strong proven ability to work under pressure and an analytical approach to problem solving
• Good experience and awareness of financial and commercial processes
• Good understanding & analysis of contract finances including profit and loss
• Practical use of Finance and Document Management systems such as Oracle & UCM

What we offer:

A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver.

We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.

The additional benefits with this role:

• 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually
• Company pension scheme
• A range of family friendly policies
• Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal
• Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.

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