Cost Controller: Flexible Budgeting Leader

HS2 Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

Job summary

HS2 Ltd. is seeking a Finance professional to support budgeting, forecasting, and cost control across multiple work areas for the Midlands route. The role combines analytical accounting with close collaboration with commercial, delivery and site teams.

You will validate labour and plant costs, ensure data integrity in the accounting system, and lead monthly close activities. The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills and a track record of improving financial processes within a project

Qualifications

• Proven relevant experience in contracting/project environments.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
• Self-starter with progression and rising responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Leads preparation of budgets and forecasts across multiple work areas with commercial, delivery and finance teams.
• Validates costs, data integrity, and labour/plant recharges; coordinates with QS and site teams.
• Leads month-end close activities, variance analysis, and rolling forecasts.
• Supports regional performance review and prepares management commentary.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Cost accounting

Budgeting and forecasting

Travel across sites

Job description

HS2 Ltd. is seeking a Finance professional to support budgeting, forecasting, and cost control across multiple work areas for the Midlands route. The role combines analytical accounting with close collaboration with commercial, delivery and site teams.

You will validate labour and plant costs, ensure data integrity in the accounting system, and lead monthly close activities. The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills and a track record of improving financial processes within a project