Job Description
We are recruiting for a Project Controller for a leading Defence & Space organisation based in Stevenage.This is a hybrid role with 3 days a week on site, 2 days WFH.Role Summary
* To actively manage the financial situation of satellite production projects.
* To ensure all deliverables are met with regard to monthly reporting to Primes or to ensure accurate and timely reporting to the local Work Package Managers and Project Managers.
* To be the review point of all financially relevant contractual matters i.e. Supply Contracts, Works Orders or Change Notices.
* Work collaboratively with the Project Manager to prepare the financial elements of contract changes
* To manage the allocation of cost to work package and provide high quality variance analysis with inputs from Work Package Managers (WPMs) and Project Managers (PMs).
* Produce monthly financial reporting on project Key Performance Indicators comparing Actuals against Budget and Forecast.
* Hold regular cost reviews with Work Package Managers to capture Cost To Complete (CTC) encompassing labour costs, materials and equipment costs.
* Work alongside your projects to ensure on time financial milestone achievement & ensure the necessary process is followed.
* Analysis of project actual costs and correction of mis-bookings.
* Forecasting of project resourcing/manpower requirements by work package.
* Key subcontractor financial milestone reporting
* Tracking of major project non-quality events for communication to senior Management.
* Work closely with the other members of the Finance team to support the consolidation of the overall program financials.
* Respond to adhoc requests and contribute to future process innovations.
Skills Required
* Intermediate/Advanced MS Excel literacy.
* Knowledge of SAP
* Excellent team working skills.
* Good communication skills – an ability to make finance important to non-finance People.
* Project Based environment
* Highly numerate and computer literate.
Desirable Skills
* Experience from management accounting role within a project based environment.
* Another European Language (French / German) would be advantageous.
* Experience in a large, multi-national environment
* Experience of a working in multiple currencies
This is an umbrella contract, the role is Inside IR35