Project Controller

Crcevans; Burnley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Crcevans in Burnley is seeking a candidate for a crucial commercial management role. The position involves managing contract control across multiple projects, focusing on profitability, forecasting, and stakeholder communication.

The successful applicant will be responsible for tracking project cashflows, preparing reports, and ensuring contractual compliance while maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have background knowledge in commercial roles and project management.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Project Management and Commercial Management.
• Good knowledge of Accounting and Finance terminology.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all commercial and contract control activities.
• Prepare monthly revenue and cost forecasts for projects.
• Lead profitability meetings with stakeholders.
• Review and track project cashflows against budgets.
• Manage contractual requirements and ensure compliance.
• Submit payment applications and invoices timely.

Skills

Commercial Leadership

Analytical & Problem-Solving

Business Acumen

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To provide robust commercial and contract control across multiple projects, ensuring accurate forecasting, effective cost Management, contractual compliance and strong cashflow performance.
The role supports Project Delivery and the wider business by protecting project profitability, mitigating commercial risk, and driving governance throughout the project lifecycle from handover to account.
Effective project control leadership, project profitability, executing contracts and cost tracking.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable for the delivery of all commercial and contract control activities from project handover through to final account.
• Prepare monthly revenue and cost forecasts per project and present/discuss with the Senior Project Controller, Business Stream Owner and the wider business (as required), identifying and assessing commercial risks and/or opportunities at an early stage.
• Lead profitability meetings to openly discuss each project with the relevant stakeholders, covering comparison to original bid, project-to-date position, final forecast, any risks and/or opportunities, along with the AR (accounts receivable) position of the project including variance to original bid and forecast to completion position.
• Review and track project cashflows, in conjunction with approved budgets and monthly cost spend.
• Understand and manage all contractual requirements for each project, including contractual milestones, key dates/deadlines and revenue recognition, ensuring compliance and maximizing commercial opportunity.
• Raise and submit payment applications to the client for approval and submission of invoices in line with the contract terms and conditions, on a timely basis to avoid negative cashflow to the project ensuring alignment with agreed contractual terms.
• Work in conjunction with the credit controller on any escalation required for non-payment and/or payment queries.
• Raise, submit and agree to any variation orders in accordance with the contract.
• Build and maintain positive and effective working relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Support in the provision of financial evidence for internal or external audits as and when required.

Health, Safety & Environment

• All employees have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others affected by their actions at work.
• Employees must conduct assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and comply with all Health, Safety & Environmental rules, policy, procedures, regulations and codes of practice.
• Employees must co-operate with management and co-workers to help everyone meet their legal obligations.
• Employees must follow any instructions or health, safety & environmental training provided by the company and report any hazards, injuries or ill health that present a serious and imminent risk and inform your line manager about any shortcomings you identify within your health and safety arrangements.

REQUIREMENTS

• Project Management and Project Work understanding
• Contract and Commercial Management
• Accounting and Finance knowledge (good understanding of accounting terminology)

Work Experience Required: Essential

• Background in relevant commercial role
• Knowledge of performance reporting and financial/budget processes
• Project forecasting experience
• Good excel knowledge
• ERP system experience
• Administration background

Skills & Knowledge Required

• Commercial Leadership and ownership mindset
• Analytical & problem‑solving skills
• Business acumen

The requirement to travel

• Travel to other CRC locations and client sites/offices may be required on an ad hoc basis
• Travel for training, workshops and seminars may be required for personal development and business governance

COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENT

• Internal Communications: (who, how)
  • All departments and levels of leadership internally, through verbal communication, virtual and face‑to‑face meetings and written correspondence e.g. Email, virtual and F2F meetings.
• External Communications; (who, how)
  • Client interaction, through verbal communication, virtual meetings and written correspondence (e.Email). virtual and in written form i.e. emails.