Programme Cost Controller – Pharmaceutical Capital Projects

MIGSO-PCUBED; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

Career coaching

APM qualifications

Private medical insurance

Ride2Work scheme

Company events

Gym discounts

Retail discounts

Job summary

MIGSO-PCUBED is seeking a Programme Cost Controller in London to lead cost control and financial analysis for pharmaceutical capital projects. You will collaborate with project management, engineering, procurement and finance to keep costs on track and provide leadership to a cost control team.

Based in London with 3–4 days on site at client locations (Cambridge) and opportunities for professional growth through our learning programs and APM qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost control, financial analysis or project controls with leadership.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or similar; professional qualifications a plus.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting on capital projects.
• Ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cost control plan, monitor budgets, spend and forecasts.
• Identify savings, risks and variances, and recommend corrective action.
• Produce cost reports and dashboards with cost trend analysis.
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, procurement and finance teams.
• Manage relationships with vendors and contractors to keep costs transparent.
• Lead and mentor cost controllers and improve cost control tools.

Skills

Cost control

Financial analysis

Project controls

Leadership

Budgeting

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Programme Cost Controller – Pharmaceutical Capital Projects

Department: Project Controls

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Description

At MIGSO-PCUBED, we believe great ideas come from everywhere. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse community, which strengthens our ability to support clients. As a fast-growing organization, we value our people as our greatest asset and are committed to providing extensive learning and development opportunities to empower their growth alongside our ambitious goals.

We aim to create a culture where everyone is valued, inclusiveness is instinctive, and EDI is central to our values. With passion, we raise awareness, foster open dialogue, and empower everyone to contribute.

Key Responsibilities

As a Programme Cost Controller you will play a critical role in keeping the project financially disciplined, find efficiencies, and give leadership the insight they need to make good decisions.

Our offices are based in London, but we work with clients in Cambridge, being on site 3-4 days a week.

• Lead the cost control plan and processes, monitoring budgets, spend and forecasts against financial targets
• Identify savings opportunities, risks and variances, and recommend corrective action
• Produce cost reports and dashboards for leadership, with analysis of cost trends and resource use
• Work closely with project management, engineering, procurement and finance teams, and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership
• Manage relationships with vendors and contractors to keep costs transparent and contracts honoured
• Lead and mentor a team of cost controllers, and improve cost control systems and tools

Globally, our clients are as diverse as they are influential so working in our company means making an impact on some of the largest and most interesting companies in the world.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

The successful candidate will have a combination of the below attributes – this is not a check list:

• Experience in cost control, financial analysis or project controls, including leadership
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or similar (CPA, CMA or ACCA a plus)
• Strong grasp of budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting on capital projects
• SAP, Oracle or similar, plus advanced ExcelThe ability to explain financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders

Our Key Benefits

• Comprehensive Learning & Development: Access to customised programs designed to support your professional growth and skill enhancement.
• Personalised Career Coaching: Receive one-on-one guidance to help you navigate and advance your career path.
• APM Qualifications: Gain industry-recognised project management certifications with full support from our training programs.
• Private Medical Insurance: Enjoy comprehensive coverage that includes optical, dental, and hearing care for you and your family.
• RIDE2WORK Scheme: Save on commuting costs and promote a healthier lifestyle with our cycle-to-work initiative.
• Exciting Company Events: Participate in exclusive events across the UK, fostering team spirit and networking opportunities.
• Discounted Gym Membership: Stay active and healthy with access to discounted gym memberships.
• Retail Discounts: Take advantage of exclusive offers from a wide range of top retail stores.

MIGSO-PCUBED is an equal opportunities employer and seeks to employ a workforce which reflects the diverse community at large.