Overview
Astute's Power team is recruiting for a Project Finance Controller to join the EPC Contractor. The role will oversee and manage costs across two Converter Stations in Durham and Torness on a fixed‑term contract of 24 months.
Responsibilities
* Oversee full financial governance and performance across the two EPC projects, ensuring robust control of all ingoings and outgoings.
* Lead consolidated budget management, cost control, and forecasting, maintaining an accurate and up‑to‑date financial position through project completion.
* Produce and present weekly and monthly financial reports using advanced Excel models and SAP, providing clear visibility to senior stakeholders.
* Monitor actuals vs budget and forecast, identifying variances, trends and financial risks, and proactively recommend corrective actions.
* Take ownership of cash flow forecasting and working capital management, ensuring alignment with project milestones and commercial commitments.
* Govern and approve contractor and supplier spend, ensuring all costs are validated against contractual terms, purchase orders and approved budgets within SAP.
* Control and track variations, change orders and claims, ensuring all financial impacts are accurately assessed, captured and reported.
* Act as the key financial interface between project, commercial and finance teams, ensuring alignment between site activity and financial reporting.
* Maintain and enhance financial reporting tools and cost control frameworks (Excel‑based and system‑driven), ensuring consistency and auditability across both projects.
* Provide strategic financial insight and performance analysis to support decision‑making at the project and senior leadership level.
* Ensure strict adherence to EPC financial controls, governance processes and audit requirements.
* Lead financial input into project close‑out and final accounts, ensuring full cost reconciliation and accurate financial completion.
Location & Compensation
County Durham – Immediate start. Salary £55,000–£70,000 plus company benefits. 24‑month fixed‑term contract.
Equality and Diversity
Astute People do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. The company is a Disability Confident Employer.
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