Senior Cost Controller – Defence Programme, Derby

IT Recruitment Solutions; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IT Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Senior Cost Controller / Senior Cost Engineer for a leading defence consultancy in Derby. You must be a sole UK national from birth and eligible for SC Clearance.

The role delivers cost tracking, forecasting and reporting across a complex programme scope within a secure environment. You will support cost control, align financial data with planning and procurement, and ensure accurate, timely reporting on cost performance.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in cost control / project controls roles.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and cost tracking.
• Strong Excel and reporting capability.
• Experience within defence, infrastructure or complex capital programmes is essential.
• Analytical and detail-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cost tracking, forecasting and reporting across complex programme scope.
• Support tranche-level financial control and ensure accurate data and reporting.
• Maintain cost performance visibility across live programme activity.
• Manage cost control systems and support monthly reporting cycles.
• Collaborate with planning and procurement to align financial data.

Skills

Cost control

Project controls

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost tracking

Excel

Reporting

Analytical thinking

Job description

IT Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Senior Cost Controller / Senior Cost Engineer for a leading defence consultancy in Derby. You must be a sole UK national from birth and eligible for SC Clearance.

The role delivers cost tracking, forecasting and reporting across a complex programme scope within a secure environment. You will support cost control, align financial data with planning and procurement, and ensure accurate, timely reporting on cost performance.