VIE Assistant Cost Controller – Finance (H/F)

Overview

In this role you support the Senior Cost Controller to oversee project finances and cost control across procurement, subcontractor management, and administration. You will work with SAP to process orders, payments, and invoicing, contributing to monthly project cost-control reporting. The position offers hands-on exposure to contract administration, AFPs, and audits within a major construction environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve cost-control processes and support nationwide project sites, making a measurable impact on project profitability.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement activities, purchase orders, and supplier payments in SAP
• Administer subcontractor contracts and monthly payment processes
• Raise client invoices and support contract administration
• Assist with monthly project cost-control activities and prepare project-control reports
• Collaborate with Quantity Surveyors and Contract Managers on monthly AFPs
• Manage NEC contract documentation and support client audit requirements
• Provide general finance and administrative support including IT requests and expense-claim assistance
• Contribute to continuous improvement of cost-control and administrative processes

Key requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Audit, or related discipline
• Previous experience in finance and cost control within construction
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel; SAP experience is a plus
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, clear communication
• Reliable, proactive, accountable with ownership mindset
• Solid work ethic, professional discipline, willing to contribute to team objectives
• Ability to take initiative, manage priorities, meet deadlines in fast-paced projects
• Willingness to travel to project sites nationwide

• attention to detail
• clear communication
• reliability
• SAP
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office

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