Cost Controller

Michael Page; Scotland; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in the Energy sector is seeking a Project Cost Controller to manage cost control and budget management. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, strong understanding of budget principles, and proficiency in financial reporting tools. This is a fully remote position offered at a salary of circa £50,000, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Fully remote working options

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is necessary.
• Strong understanding of budget management and cost control principles is preferred.
• Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis tools is required.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily project cost and revenue reporting.
• Analyse performance and explain budget variances.
• Reconcile forecasts with actual spend and prepare accruals.
• Update financial forecasts with input from clients.
• Support month-end close with accruals and adjustments.
• Produce monthly variance analysis and financial inputs.
• Conduct economic/risk analysis and flag issues.
• Attend weekly project meetings.

Skills

Budget management

Cost control principles

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

The role ensures the provision of all cost control on the project including budget set up, updates and monitoring, change management, variation estimating, cost reporting, risk contingency and management as well as all forecasting activities.

Client Details

The employer is a well-established company within the Energy & Natural Resources sector. It operates as a medium-sized organisation, delivering impactful solutions and projects. Their focus is on fostering innovation and maintaining high standards within their field.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily project cost and revenue reporting.
• Analyse performance and explain budget variances.
• Reconcile forecasts with actual spend and prepare accruals.
• Update financial forecasts with input from clients and project teams.
• Support month-end close with accruals, unbilled revenue, and adjustments.
• Produce monthly variance analysis and PMSR financial inputs.
• Deliver VOWD assessments and cash flow forecasts.
• Conduct economic/risk analysis and flag issues to management.
• Provide revenue forecasts and variance reports with supporting evidence.
• Prepare AFPs in CSAM per work package pricing.
• Attend weekly project meetings.
• Coordinate with supply chain on requisitions and goods receipting.
• Support project close-out, PO reconciliation, and margin reporting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of budget management and cost control principles.
• Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Job Offer

• Salary circa £50,000.
• Fully remote working options (candidate must be based in the UK).
• Permanent position with opportunities for career growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package available.