Senior Cost Controller

PWHytek Ltd; Burghfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PWHytek Ltd in Berkshire is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Controller to support a major nuclear project that runs through Feb 2027. The role involves SAP-driven cost control, labour costing, procurement and month-end reporting, with 2–3 days on site at Burghfield and the rest remote.

You will collaborate across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain and Project Management to manage cost codes, GRNs, invoices and POs, delivering accurate weekly and monthly reports.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Cost Controller or Senior Cost Controller role.
• Strong SAP knowledge and experience within project-based environments.
• Experience in engineering, construction, manufacturing, utilities or similarly project-based sectors.
• Excellent understanding of labour costing, purchase orders, accruals and month-end reporting.

Responsibilities

• Review and process weekly timesheets and costs within SAP; manage allocations.
• Review and process Goods Received Notes and supplier invoices; raise POs in SAP.
• Produce monthly SAP reports for project phases and departmental cost tracking.
• Deliver month-end labour, per diem and supply chain reporting; support close.

Skills

SAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Controller to join our team in Berkshire, on one of the UK's largest and most complex nuclear projects.

Our client is looking for the SCC to come in and support the completion of the project - Due to complete Feb 2027 Contracts for the Senior Cost Controller position. This role will be based 2/3 days from site in Burghfield and the rest of the week remote.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong SAP knowledge, exceptional analytical skills, and experience working within project-based environments.

Key Responsibilities

About You

You will have:

• Significant experience in a Cost Controller or Senior Cost Controller role.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP (essential).
• Experience working within engineering, construction, manufacturing, utilities or project-based environments.
• Excellent understanding of labour costing, purchase orders, accruals and month-end reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain and Project Management teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting strict reporting deadlines.

Timesheet & Labour Cost Management

• Review, approve and process weekly blue-collar timesheets and per diems within SAP.
• Rectify invalid project team timesheets and resolve SAP posting errors.
• Add and manage timesheet information from booking codes.
• Perform weekly timesheet analysis to identify missing, incorrect or outstanding entries.

Supply Chain & Cost Control

• Review and process Goods Received Notes (GRNs) and supplier invoices.
• Raise Purchase Orders within SAP.
• Manage project cost codes and maintain accurate cost allocations.
• Support project teams with PO reviews, coverage and process improvements.
• Assist Supply Chain with supplier selection and onboarding to the Approved Vendor List (AVL).

SAP Financial Reporting

• Produce monthly SAP reports for project phases and departmental cost tracking.
• Populate supply chain, T&S and accrual information within SAP.
• Retrieve invoice and T&S backup data for monthly reporting.
• Generate sales invoices in SAP upon receipt of approved payment certificates.

Month-End Activities

• Deliver accurate month-end labour, per diem and supply chain reporting.
• Produce weekly labour resource reports for site teams.
• Provide project managers with statements of non-chargeable hours allocated to projects.
• Support month-end financial close activities, ensuring deadlines are met.