Cost Controller, Redcar

Cost Controller
Redcar
35,000 - 40,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a fantastic global business in Redcar who are looking to recruit a Cost Controller to join their team.

This role will be responsible for tracking, analysing and controlling the costs associated with a project.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Responsible to PMO Manager/Project Manager(s)
• Assume ownership from handover and manage project forecast(s) against approved budgets
• Track project performance for P&L and margin slip/gain
• Provide the conduit between the Project Delivery Team and the Finance Department supporting the month end process
• Track all costs and verify invoices against raised Purchase Orders (PO) liaising closely with the Procurement Team and Accounts Payable
• Track labour man hours and travel & accommodation costs against the project
• Ensure all costs are authorised and coded correctly
• Present unplanned expenditure for approval by budget holder(s)
• Provide reports and presenting key information to key stakeholders as required
• Support continuous improvement objectives with efficiencies and synergies.

As the ideal candidate, you will be/have:

• Competent in Microsoft Office, predominantly MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook
• Experience in SAP financial accounting software
• Experience in SAGE
• Desirable qualification in Cost Engineering (CCT or CCP)
• Strong work ethic in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisational skills to balance and prioritise forecasted pipeline of works
• Strong communication, literacy and numeracy levels
• Full UK driving Licence