Job Description
Project Controller
?? South West UK (Ideally Falmouth)?? Full-time | Hybrid working available
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic geotechnical team within a leading global engineering and data services organisation. Based in the South West of the UK, this role plays a key part in supporting a specialist marine site characterisation business unit.
As Project Controller, you will provide day-to-day financial administration and business analysis to project teams and support functions. You will play a vital role in ensuring projects run smoothly by delivering accurate financial information and insights to key stakeholders.
This role offers the opportunity to influence how financial processes are delivered across the team, continuously improving ways of working and contributing to strong project performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver timely financial reporting for projects, functions, and business line performance, including analysis against forecasts.
* Review and challenge month-end financial results including revenue recognition, journals and accruals.
* Analyse financial and project data to identify trends, risks and potential cost leakages.
* Support the development of accurate project cost reporting across the business line.
* Assist with the preparation and monitoring of CAPEX applications.
* Support improvements in working capital and cash flow management.
* Provide financial guidance and insights to project teams, support functions and key stakeholders.
* Assist with budget preparation, forecasting and financial planning.
* Maintain a proactive approach to financial responsibilities and contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring strong financial and analytical skills along with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Essential
* Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent vocational qualifications and experience.
* Strong Excel skills and high level of PC literacy.
* Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
* Strong attention to detail and analytical capability.
* Ability to prioritise workload and meet project and month-end deadlines.
* Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
* Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
Desirable
* Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAS) or working towards one.