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