Strategic Project Controller - Hybrid Budget Insight

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Lytham; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Project Controller in Warton, operating on a hybrid model with 3 days per week in the office. The role focuses on monitoring, controlling and forecasting the IFS cost base, ensuring strong governance and accurate reporting.

The successful candidate will use advanced Excel skills to manage ~250 budget lines, supporting informed decisions and resource allocation across the organisation. The contract runs for 12 months with a £30.90/hour umbrella rate Inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT project cost control and reporting.
• Strong Excel skills for dashboards and forecasting.
• Experience with project status reviews and business reporting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, control and forecast the Infrastructure & Facilities Services cost base.
• Provide robust financial governance and accurate reporting.
• Present budget performance insights to leadership and plan resources.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Project controls

Budget forecasting

Tools

Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)

Job description

JAM Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Project Controller in Warton, operating on a hybrid model with 3 days per week in the office. The role focuses on monitoring, controlling and forecasting the IFS cost base, ensuring strong governance and accurate reporting.

The successful candidate will use advanced Excel skills to manage ~250 budget lines, supporting informed decisions and resource allocation across the organisation. The contract runs for 12 months with a £30.90/hour umbrella rate Inside IR35.