Cost Controller / Entity Controller

Kanadevia Inova; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

24 days Annual Leave

Private medical and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Career development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

A leading global innovation company in the waste infrastructure space is seeking a Project Cost Controller / Entity Controller in North London. This role requires onsite presence and involves managing financial performance, budgeting, and reporting for construction projects. Ideal candidates have a degree in Accounting or Finance and over 10 years of experience. Strong knowledge of IFRS and analytical skills are essential. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including pension contributions and private insurance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ relevant experience in financial roles.
• Experience in construction, energy, or manufacturing industries.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS.
• Experience in construction, energy, or manufacturing industries.
• Strong analytical skills with structured and results-driven approach.
• Experience working with international teams and multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and month-end closing processes.
• Monitor project costs and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal controls.
• Responsible for external and internal audits, preparation of audited financial statements and compliance with the internal financial controls.
• Monitor project costs, risks, opportunities, and financial performance and work closely with project stakeholders and represent Finance on site.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Financial controlling practices

Experience with international teams

Fluent English

Fluent English

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Advanced MS Excel

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Company Description

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.

Transforming Waste into Value

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless – waste – into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond.

Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com.

Job Description

Kanadevia Inova is recruiting a Project Cost Controller / Entity Controller to support one of our construction projects in the North London area. The role requires 100% presence on site which is in the North London area and plays a key part in ensuring effective financial control and project performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Project / Site and Entity Controller, supporting financial performance and reporting whilst managing and interacting regularly with multiple stakeholders to drive the business performance and advise on all financial matters.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial close processes and lead the month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end closing process.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS‑based finance frameworks and internal controls.
• Responsible for external and internal audits, preparation of audited financial statements and compliance with the internal financial controls.
• Monitor project costs, risks, opportunities, and financial performance and work closely with project stakeholders and represent Finance on site.

Why Join Kanadevia Inova?

• Be part of a leading global clean‑energy and Energy‑from‑Waste business delivering critical global infrastructure.
• Work on some of the largest and most complex EfW EPC projects.
• Join a company with a strong safety, quality and engineering‑led culture.
• Benefit from a stable platform backed by a global engineering group.
• Access long‑term career development and international opportunities.

Qualitiies

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or Finance with 10+ years’ relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial controlling practices.
• Experience in construction, energy, or manufacturing industries.
• Strong analytical skills with structured and results‑driven approach.
• Experience working with international teams and multiple stakeholders.

Technical Skills

• Experience in project controlling, reporting, or accounting.
• Strong understanding of project execution and financial reporting.
• Advanced MS Excel and good MS Office knowledge and Tagetik or Power BI knowledge is an advantage.
• Experience setting up financial tools and processes.
• Fluent English.

Additional Information

As well as our Annual salary review and discretionary company weighted bonus, Kanadevia Inova offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including:

• Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• 24 days Annual Leave (option to buy up to 5 extra days per year).
• Private medical and dental insurance.
• Life insurance (4× salary) and disability insurance.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Wellbeing support and employee assistance resources.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.