Lead Cost Controller

Hutcheon Mearns Ltd; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international business is looking for a Lead Cost Controller in Aberdeen City. You will oversee project cost management and team operations in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in project accounting and cost control with advanced Excel skills. Competitive terms and a flexible working model are offered.

Benefits

Competitive terms

Team-oriented work environment

Opportunities for development

Exciting work environment

Flexible, hybrid working

Qualifications

• Proven project accounting knowledge and experience.
• Ability to manage a team effectively.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost control team.
• Produce P&L reports and project forecasts.
• Prepare client cost reports.

Skills

Project cost control knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Finance or Business Studies

ACCA or CIMA qualified/part qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Hutcheon Mearns has been engaged to source a Lead Cost Controller for a highly successful, international business with a very significant UK presence. This business has a "Go Green" attitude, continuously looking to make their customers operations more sustainable through reducing both carbon footprint and costs.

Providing a range of innovative services in the energy space, our client is a world-leader in its field and is a sizeable, profitable and international business which has an ambitious growth strategy and a true focus on people.

The Opportunity

As Lead Cost Controller, you will be a part of the Finance & Project Services Department. Your main responsibilities will be to provide a proactive and robust cost management service and take ownership of project P&L reporting. This is a key role which will drive improvement across the cost/project control function.

Responsibilities

• Line management of cost control team
• Internal project P&L reporting and forecast including preparation and posting of project accruals and variance analysis
• Preparation and review of client cost reports
• Ownership of aged debt and optimisation of cashflow
• Input to preparation of variation order requests as required by project team
• Creation of project budget as handed over from tendering
• Highlight in timely manner any areas of concern for potential cost overrun
• Management of risk and opportunity reporting
• Review of final project performance v as sold and feedback variances to tendering to promote improvement
• Support client and external audits as required
• Input to monthly project reviews with Senior Management

Background and Experience

• Project cost control knowledge and experience
• Project accounting knowledge and experience
• Previous line management experience is beneficial
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience of using ERP systems
• Degree qualified in Finance or Business Studies is preferable
• ACCA I CIMA qualified/ part qualified is beneficial
• Experience of broader project controls remit is an advantage
• Demonstrates commitment toValues, Visions and Behaviours
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to manage a team and be team player
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Commercially aware and understanding of contracts to maximise profit and minimise risk
• Able to deliver high quality outcomes in a dynamic environment

What’s On Offer

• Competitive terms
• Fun and team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities to develop in a safe environment
• Exciting, challenging and rewarding work environment
• Flexible, hybrid working

Next Steps

To apply, please send a detailed CV. Or for a confidential discussion please contact Jane Grant on 07849 087 947. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this role as no sponsorship is available.