Cost Controller

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