Senior Cost Controller - Projects & Forecasting

Butler Rose; Ulverston; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Rose is seeking a Senior Cost Controller to join our established finance team in Ulverston on a full-time, two-year fixed-term contract. You will lead budgeting, forecasting and cost management across maintenance, engineering and capital projects, delivering insightful analysis and ensuring spend stays within budget.

You will collaborate with operations, procurement and suppliers to drive efficiencies, monitor cost performance and support governance across projects.

Qualifications

• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and cost management processes.
• Strong knowledge of SAP and Advanced Excel.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders across operations and finance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly accruals and expenditure forecasts with cost trackers.
• Analyse spend against budget and provide insights to budget holders.
• Monitor SAP data (VOWD) with engineers and finance teams.
• Review contractor cost reports and highlight risks and opportunities.
• Support procurement and commercial governance through PO reviews and coding checks.
• Ensure procure-to-pay processes are followed and POs are closed promptly.
• Review equipment and rental costs to identify reductions.
• Assist with variation control and single-source procurement justifications.
• Attend internal and supplier meetings providing financial support and cost control expertise.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

SAP

Excel

Analytical

Communication

Education

HNC in Business Management

Job description

Butler Rose is seeking a Senior Cost Controller to join our established finance team in Ulverston on a full-time, two-year fixed-term contract. You will lead budgeting, forecasting and cost management across maintenance, engineering and capital projects, delivering insightful analysis and ensuring spend stays within budget.

You will collaborate with operations, procurement and suppliers to drive efficiencies, monitor cost performance and support governance across projects.