Project Cost Controller

VVB Engineering; Rainham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

VVB Engineering based in Rainham is seeking a Project Cost Controller to oversee financial performance of individual projects in the Commercial Finance department. You will manage reporting and provide accurate forecasting and cash flow data.

The ideal candidate will be CIMA/ACCA qualified, with 3-5 years of finance experience, and have a strong proficiency in MS Office. This role requires excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines effectively.

Qualifications

• Three to five years’ experience in finance, preferably in a similar role.
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-financial personnel.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial performance of individual projects.
• Control and challenge procurement and sub-contractor costs.
• Liaise with finance and project teams to provide financial reports.

Skills

Finance experience

MS Office proficiency

Forecasting and cash flow knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

CIMA/ACCA qualified or equivalent

GCSE level education with A-C grades in English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

VVB Engineering provides mechanical and electrical installation services across the UK, operating in a variety of sectors including Rail and Airports. We are currently recruiting a Project Cost Controller within the Commercial Finance department.

Reporting to the Commercial Financial Controller and working alongside the Project team, you will manage the financial performance of individual projects. You will support management by providing reports and producing accurate forecasting and cash flow data.

The position:

• Work with the Project teams to ensure understanding of the specifics of the project plans and contract.
• Ensure all necessary interfaces and processes are adhered to, including the application procedure, and provide all supporting calculations and documentation to the client.
• Manage workload effectively to meet the business and finance deadlines set.
• Control and challenge procurement and/or sub‑contractor costs and investigate variances between forecast and budgeted costs.
• Liaise with the Client/PM to resolve overdue applications, certifications and payments.
• Liaise with the Finance function to provide information to support journal entries, to capture late costs, provisions and revenue recognition.
• Communicate with the Project teams, ensuring all reports accurately reflect the operational and financial status of the projects.
• Collate and compile project financial reports and monthly and weekly cash‑flow forecast information to present to the Finance and Management teams.

What we’re looking for:

• CIMA/ACCA qualified or equivalent.
• GCSE level educated, with A‑C grades in English and Maths.
• Three to five years’ finance experience.
• Previous experience in a similar job role.
• Adept in using MS Office programs including Excel, Word and Power Point.
• Knowledge of financial processes including forecasting and cash flow.
• Comfortable working in a site‑based environment.
• Self‑motivated with excellent time‑management skills and the ability to manage deadlines.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the business and non‑financial personnel.
• Excellent attention to detail.