Job Summary
Project Finance Cost Controller (Self-Performance Scope) – Support the Construction team at the Thameside Energy Recovery Facility, Tilbury Docks, East London. After 6‑9 months, relocate to the next UK project.
Key Responsibilities
* Monitor and analyse construction costs against the project plan, providing regular cost‑to‑complete forecasts and variance reports for the self‑performance scope to the Site Controller and Project Construction Manager.
* Act as the primary finance representative on site — collect, manage, and communicate all construction‑related financials for consolidation by the Lead Project Controller.
* Manage local construction costs and purchase orders; coordinate and approve subcontractor invoices; initiate accrual bookings and maintain PoC revenue recognition under IFRS and local GAAP.
* Identify and manage risks and opportunities for the construction scope, support claim preparation, and prepare management and client financial reports as required.
* Train and guide site construction staff on financial procedures; support internal/external audit requirements; maintain up‑to‑date project data in Capri 2; assist the commercial team with frame agreement initialisation.
Qualifications & Experience
* 3+ years of experience in project finance and/or quantity surveying, ideally within EPC or large industrial plant construction.
* Solid understanding of project controlling, cost forecasting, variance analysis, and PoC accounting under IFRS and local GAAP.
* Strong commercial awareness combined with excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to set priorities and make decisions independently.
* Exceptional communication skills across all levels of the business hierarchy, with a proactive, customer‑oriented and intercultural mindset.
* High flexibility and resilience — willing to relocate with the team to successive UK construction sites (6‑9 months each); ERP and Power BI knowledge is a plus.
Skills & Competencies
* Ability to work independently and establish effective processes in new environments.
* Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
* Effective communicator, able to collaborate across multiple teams and stakeholders.
* Proactive, organised, and solution‑oriented approach.
* Comfortable working in a dynamic, project‑driven environment.
Benefits
* Competitive package including annual salary review and discretionary, company‑weighted bonus.
* Generous pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
* 24 days annual leave, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
* Comprehensive private medical and dental insurance, plus life (4× salary) and disability cover.
* Wellbeing support, employee assistance resources, and Cycle to Work scheme.
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