Cost Controller

People Group; Thurrock; In loco; GBP 70.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

People Group is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Controller to support a major infrastructure project. You will act as a key business partner to site operations and finance, overseeing budgets, cost performance, and risk forecasting to enable informed decisions and successful delivery.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in SAP, Excel and Power BI, and the ability to monitor earned value, forecast costs, and communicate findings to senior management.

Competenze

• Demonstrable experience in cost control or financial control on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong analytical and communication skills to translate data into insights.
• Proficient with SAP, Excel and Power BI.

Mansioni

• Monitor budgets, cost performance, and variances against plans.
• Conduct Earned Value Analysis (CPI/SPI) to assess performance.
• Prepare forecasts of future costs aligned with progress.
• Develop financial scenarios to support decision-making.
• Produce reports, dashboards, and KPIs for senior management.
• Ensure financial controls and compliance with policies.
• Mentor junior team members.

Conoscenze

Cost control

Earned Value Management

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Strumenti

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Descrizione del lavoro

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Controller to support the financial management of a major infrastructure project. This role will act as a key business partner to operational teams, overseeing budgets, cost performance, and risk forecasting to support informed decision-making and effective project delivery.

Working closely with project management, site operations, and finance teams, the successful candidate will provide financial insights, monitor performance, identify cost variations, and contribute to the achievement of project objectives.

Role Overview

The Senior Cost Controller will be responsible for managing and monitoring budgets, costs, and financial risks across project operations. The position requires a strong understanding of project progress, operational challenges, resource requirements, and their financial implications.

The role involves regular collaboration with internal stakeholders, including operations, finance, commercial, project management, and cost control teams. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential to ensure financial information is accurate, transparent, and effectively communicated.

Main Responsibilities

• Financial Performance Monitoring: Monitor expenditure against approved budgets, analyse cost performance, and identify potential variances and their financial implications.
• Budget Management: Track budget developments, identify cost recovery opportunities, and assess key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Earned Value Management: Conduct Earned Value Analysis, including Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Schedule Performance Index (SPI), to evaluate performance and identify areas requiring attention.
• Cost Forecasting: Prepare, maintain, and communicate accurate forecasts of future costs, ensuring alignment with operational progress and project requirements.
• Scenario Analysis: Develop financial scenarios, assess potential outcomes, and provide insights to support effective decision-making.
• Reporting and Dashboards: Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, KPIs, and cost analyses to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Risk Management and Compliance: Ensure financial control processes and procedures are established, communicated, and followed in accordance with internal policies and applicable regulations.
• Team Development: Support and mentor junior team members, sharing knowledge and providing guidance to strengthen the team's capabilities.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrable experience in cost control, management accounting, or financial control.
• Strong experience within major infrastructure or complex construction projects.
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Excel, and Power BI.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with operational and financial teams.
• A proactive, organised, and collaborative approach, with a strong understanding of the relationship between project activities and financial performance.
• The ability to identify cost risks, challenge assumptions, and support informed business decisions.

The ideal candidate will combine strong financial expertise with a practical understanding of construction and infrastructure delivery. They will be comfortable working closely with operational teams, analysing complex financial information, and providing clear recommendations to support cost efficiency, risk management, and successful project delivery.