Cost Analyst

Assystem; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working – Flexibility to work from home and the office

8% Company Pension Contributions

Healthcare Cash Plan

Exclusive Discounts

Job summary

Assystem in Bridgwater is looking for a finance professional to provide cost management and reporting support within the Quality PMO. The role offers a hybrid working model where you will collaborate closely with various teams to ensure financial controls and governance of quality programmes.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and experience in large-scale projects within the UK nuclear sector.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in cost analysis, project controls, finance or PMO environments.
• Experience working on large‑scale infrastructure, engineering, construction or energy projects.
• Proven ability to produce financial forecasts and performance reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cost tracking systems for quality programme management activities.
• Monitor expenditure against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances and emerging risks.
• Produce monthly, quarterly and annual forecasts supporting project financial planning cycles.
• Generate performance dashboards and management reports for senior stakeholder review.

Skills

Cost analysis

Project controls

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Financial forecasting

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Project Controls, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Power BI

Databricks

Job description

Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.

Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

As a member of Assystem, you’ll be part of a team driving the low‑carbon energy future. We’re ranked second globally in nuclear engineering, offering you the chance to work on world‑class projects like Hinkley Point C. Together, we’ll innovate and shape tomorrow’s energy solutions.

Job Description

This hybrid role is suited to candidates able to commute to project locations or relocate nearby, with support available. You will provide cost management, forecasting and performance reporting support within the Quality PMO. Working closely with your future team, you will help ensure quality programmes are financially controlled and effectively governed.

• Develop and maintain cost tracking systems for quality programme management activities.
• Monitor expenditure against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances and emerging risks.
• Produce monthly, quarterly and annual forecasts supporting project financial planning cycles.
• Analyse cost impacts related to audits, corrective actions and regulatory commitments.
• Generate performance dashboards and management reports for senior stakeholder review.
• Develop KPIs and metrics supporting Quality PMO performance monitoring and governance.
• Identify cost risks and opportunities, supporting mitigation and efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with quality, finance, project controls and supply chain teams across the programme.
• Ensure compliance with project financial procedures, governance standards and audit requirements.
• Maintain accurate, auditable records supporting PMO governance and continuous improvement activities.
• Strong experience in cost analysis, project controls, finance or PMO environments.
• Experience working on large‑scale infrastructure, engineering, construction or energy projects.
• Proven ability to produce financial forecasts and performance reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex datasets and identify trends.
• Experience managing budgets, variance analysis and cost performance monitoring processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI for reporting and analysis.
• Ability to maintain accuracy, governance compliance and auditable financial records.
• Degree in finance, accounting, project controls or related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as APM PMQ or PRINCE2 certification.
• Experience within the UK nuclear sector or highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of nuclear quality assurance and regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Databricks and PMO governance reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Project Controls, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Professional Qualifications (Desirable) - APM PMQ or PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner.
• Strong experience in cost analysis, project controls, PMO, finance, or commercial management roles.
• Experience working on large‑scale infrastructure, engineering, energy, construction, or nuclear projects.
• Experience producing financial forecasts and performance reports.
• Experience managing budgets and analysing cost performance.
• Experience using project controls and reporting systems.
• Experience working within complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to identify trends and anomalies.
• Excellent problem‑solving capability.
• Ability to interpret complex datasets and provide meaningful insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to present information to senior stakeholders.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

Software Knowledge

• Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Microsoft Power BI.
• Databricks.
• Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Experience within the UK nuclear sector.
• Knowledge of nuclear quality assurance requirements.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks associated with the UK nuclear industry.
• Experience supporting PMO governance boards and executive reporting.

Benefits

• Hybrid Working – Flexibility to work from home and the office.
• Buy & Sell Holiday – Make your time off work for you.
• 8% Company Pension Contributions.
• Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it.
• Healthcare Cash Plan – Claim back on dental, optical and more.
• Free Digital Gym Access – Expert‑led fitness classes.
• Exclusive Discounts – Restaurants, days out and top brands.
• 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial and legal help.
• Volunteer Days – Make a difference on company time.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter.

Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future!

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