Senior Project Cost Controller

Metlen; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Group Health Insurance Plan

Pension Plan

Job summary

Metlen Energy & Metals, based in Newcastle, seeks a Senior Project Cost Controller to lead budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting for large-scale projects. You will monitor budgets, analyze variances, and deliver cost reports to senior stakeholders, ensuring WIP and revenue recognition accuracy.

The role requires a strong background in cost control, ERP systems (SAP), and Excel, with 5–7 years of relevant experience and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 5–7 years of professional experience in cost control, finance, or accounting, ideally within construction or large-scale project environments.
• Strong knowledge of construction cost control, job costing, and financial reporting practices.
• Hands-on experience with revenue recognition principles (percentage-of-completion) and WIP reporting.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. SAP or equivalent) and advanced use of Microsoft Excel.
• Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CMA or equivalent are considered an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, monitoring, and control of project budgets, ensuring alignment with approved financial targets.
• Track and analyze project costs against budget, identifying variances and providing timely insights to support decision‑making.
• Prepare and deliver detailed cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow analyses to Project Management and senior stakeholders.
• Manage Work in Progress (WIP) reporting and ensure accurate application of revenue recognition principles (percentage‑of‑completion).
• Support project teams in budget planning, cost estimation, and financial forecasting activities.
• Identify financial risks related to cost overruns, delays, or deviations and propose mitigation actions.
• Ensure alignment between project schedules and financial planning to support overall project performance.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Procurement, and Project Management teams to ensure cost efficiency and financial transparency.
• Support accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring proper cost allocation and timely financial flows.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and audit requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of cost control processes, tools, and reporting frameworks.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

WIP reporting

Revenue recognition

ERP SAP

Excel

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

AtMETLEN Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels. We are a global industrial and energy company operating across two highly interconnected and complementary sectors: Energy and Metals. With a consolidated turnover of €5,683 million and an EBITDA of €1,080 million, along with a workforce of over 7,627 dedicated individuals, we drive success through cutting‑edge technology and diverse talent.

We are committed to embracing new state‑of‑the‑art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, creating a lasting impact. At METLEN, we foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, andchange, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

As a Senior Project Cost Controller at Metlen you will be a key member of the project team, supporting the financial control and performance of large-scale construction projects. This position will be based in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom.

Your role will encompass:

• Lead the development, monitoring, and control of project budgets, ensuring alignment with approved financial targets.
• Track and analyze project costs against budget, identifying variances and providing timely insights to support decision‑making.
• Prepare and deliver detailed cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow analyses to Project Management and senior stakeholders.
• Manage Work in Progress (WIP) reporting and ensure accurate application of revenue recognition principles (percentage‑of‑completion).
• Support project teams in budget planning, cost estimation, and financial forecasting activities.
• Identify financial risks related to cost overruns, delays, or deviations and propose mitigation actions.
• Ensure alignment between project schedules and financial planning to support overall project performance.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Procurement, and Project Management teams to ensure cost efficiency and financial transparency.
• Support accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring proper cost allocation and timely financial flows.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and audit requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of cost control processes, tools, and reporting frameworks.

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 5–7 years of professional experience in cost control, finance, or accounting, ideally within construction or large‑scale project environments.
• Strong knowledge of construction cost control, job costing, and financial reporting practices.
• Hands‑on experience with revenue recognition principles (percentage‑of‑completion) and WIP reporting.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. SAP or equivalent) and advanced use of Microsoft Excel.
• Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CMA or equivalent are considered an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non‑financial stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced project environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to travel.

Share the same Value Based Behaviors:

• People & Personal growth
• Results orientation & Safety excellence
• Empathy & Effective communication
• Flexibility & Adaptability
• Competitive remuneration package
• Group Health Insurance Plan
• Pension Plan

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