Senior Project Controller – UK Wind (Remote)

Siemens Energy; Camberley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global team access

Innovative projects

Medical benefits

Remote/flexible work

Paid holidays

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Project Controller to provide dedicated financial oversight for UK wind power initiatives. You will manage budgets, forecasts, and cost control, ensuring governance and timely project execution within a complex regulatory framework.

The role requires 2–5 years in project controlling or cost estimation, strong collaboration across planning, procurement, and engineering, and the ability to influence stakeholders while maintaining accounting integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Typically 2–5 years of experience in project controlling, cost estimation, or a similar financial role within a project-based environment.
• Skills in budgeting, forecasting, cost estimation, invoicing, risk management, project documentation, and project scoping to support effective planning, financial control, and successful project delivery.
• Strong analytical and technical skills to evaluate complex information, solve problems, and apply technical knowledge to support effective decision-making, process improvement, and business objectives.
• Effective behavioral and collaboration skills, including accountability, influencing abilities, and a commitment to ethical standards and professional conduct to foster trust, support stakeholder engagement, and drive responsible business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project costs against budget, identifying and analyzing variances.
• Prepare and manage project financial reporting, including monthly forecasts, cash flow analysis, and profitability statements.
• Oversee the project invoicing process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in alignment with contractual terms.
• Maintain the project's work breakdown structure and code of accounts for accurate cost allocation and tracking.
• Support project closure activities, including final cost reporting and financial reconciliation.
• Develop and maintain project cost estimates based on contractual data, scope of work, and historical data.
• Analyze and evaluate the financial impact of scope changes, contract variations, and potential risks.
• Collaborate with planning and scheduling teams to provide input for cost-loaded schedules and preliminary cost curves.
• Perform cost trend analysis and value engineering studies to identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Liaise closely with project managers, procurement, and engineering teams to ensure financial alignment and provide decision support.
• Serve as the primary financial point of contact for the UK project team, providing real-time support and guidance.
• Ensure all project financial activities adhere to UK-specific finance and regulatory standards.
• Communicate project financial status, risks, and opportunities to internal management and stakeholders.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost estimation

Invoicing

Risk management

Documentation

Project scoping

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Siemens Energy is seeking a Project Controller to provide dedicated financial oversight for UK wind power initiatives. You will manage budgets, forecasts, and cost control, ensuring governance and timely project execution within a complex regulatory framework.

The role requires 2–5 years in project controlling or cost estimation, strong collaboration across planning, procurement, and engineering, and the ability to influence stakeholders while maintaining accounting integrity.