Project Controller

Ramboll; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy firm is searching for a Project Controller based in Manchester, UK. This role involves managing financial performance and providing insights to enhance project outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a background in Project Accounting with a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting. Strong analytical capabilities, communication skills, and proficiency in project and cost accounting are essential. The firm promotes flexible working arrangements and values sustainability and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Matched pension contributions

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Project Accounting for Professional Services.
• Proficient in Cost Accounting Systems to monitor and bill projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial performance of project portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with project accounting standards.
• Provide financial advice to stakeholders.

Skills

Project Accounting

Financial Performance Management

Communication Skills

Data-driven Analysis

Leadership in Virtual Meetings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Part qualified in ACMA or equivalent

Tools

Cost Accounting Systems

Office 365

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Project Controller

Manchester preferred, United Kingdom

Do you thrive on solving complex financial challenges, delivering insights that drive performance, and making a tangible impact on project success? Are you looking to grow your career in a purpose-driven company that values innovation, collaboration, and sustainability? If so, this could be your next big opportunity.

We’re seeking an experienced and ambitious finance professional to join our Business Finance team supporting Ramboll UK with the potential to develop into a future leader.

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity.

Your new role

As a Project Controller, you’ll be a key financial partner to our project delivery teams—ensuring strong financial governance, accurate project accounting, and actionable insights that enhance project outcomes. You’ll work closely with Project Managers and collaborate with Senior Leaders, acting as a trusted advisor who brings clarity, control, and commercial acumen to every stage of the project lifecycle.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Proactively manage the financial performance of your project portfolio, driving value through revenue recognition, risk management, working capital optimisation, and project monitoring.
• Champion financial governance by ensuring compliance with project accounting standards, internal controls, Ramboll’s policies and procedures, tax, statutory and audit requirements.
• Responsible for Project set-up and ongoing maintenance
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Ramboll’s financial processes and systems.
• Provide financial advice to stakeholders, identifying risks and opportunities early and offering practical, data-driven solutions. This may include participation in tender reviews.
• Apply an innovative mindset to streamline and enhance financial operations.
• Support change initiatives with agility, helping teams adapt to evolving business priorities.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with Business Controllers, Project Managers, and senior leadership.
• Partner with our India-based support team to ensure timely and accurate project maintenance and billing.

Your new team

You will be part of the Business Finance team working across the UK. We collaborate across offices and time zones in a hybrid environment to work together to deliver excellence in financial project management.

About you

We’re looking for someone who combines technical expertise with a growth mindset and a collaborative spirit. You’ll be supported from day one with opportunities to develop your skills and grow your career at Ramboll. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include:

• 3+ years related experience in Project Accounting for Professional Services organisations with advanced skills applying Project Accounting best practices
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; recently or part qualified in relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACMA); equivalent experience considered in lieu of qualifications
• Proficient use of Cost Accounting Systems to run, monitor and bill projects, demonstrating advanced skills in applying Project Accounting best practices
• Proficient using Office 365, including strong excel skills and good understanding of how to use Power BI or similar
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and organisation skills
• Critical thinking, strong data-driven analytical skills and a high attention to detail
• Able to work with a minimum of supervision while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with stakeholders
• Track record of getting involved in (and perhaps driving) initiatives that drive improvement in your domain
• Ability to successfully lead meetings in virtual settings where most stakeholders and team members are in different locations

What we can offer you

• Flexible work arrangements
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched pension contributions
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients and projects

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential.

Ready to join us?

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.

Deadline: 31.12.2025

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Ramboll in the United Kingdom

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices working towards a more sustainable future. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. Strong values guide what we do and drive an inclusive, collaborative, and highly flexible culture that values people and ideas. Explore and nurture your own passion, expertise, and creativity at Ramboll through work that benefits our people, partners, nature, and society.

An equal opportunity employer

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment, where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics, in addition to the Protected Characteristics as set out in the Equality Act, (2010). As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. When you join Ramboll, you’ll have the ability to work your hours flexibly through our positive and inclusive approach to work.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.