Junior Cost Controller

Job title: Junior Cost Controller

Job Type: Contract

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Start date: ASAP – Subject to clearance

Duration: 12 Months

Pay rate: £22hr to £25hr Umbrella

Location: Cumbria & North East

Hybrid/Remote Working: Remote position with rare travel

Hours of work: 37.5 Hours per week

Role information:

• The Junior Cost Controller will support the Manager of Project Controls, Cost Controllers and Project Managers in the effective financial control and monitoring of projects.
• The role will provide accurate and timely project cost information to support project delivery and decision-making. The Junior Cost Controller will assist in monitoring project budgets, commitments, actual costs and forecasts, ensuring that project financial information is maintained accurately and consistently throughout the project lifecycle.
• The role will support the preparation of monthly project cost reports, variance analysis, forecasts and management information, while working closely with Project Delivery, Finance, Commercial, Procurement and Project Controls.

Qualifications/Experience Required

• Attention to detail: A consistently accurate and methodical approach to handling financial and project information.
• Analytical thinking: The ability to understand financial data, identify trends and investigate variances.
• Numerical confidence: The ability to work comfortably with budgets, costs, forecasts and financial information.
• Organisation: The ability to manage multiple activities and meet regular monthly reporting deadlines.
• Self-motivation: A proactive approach to completing tasks and resolving issues.
• Problem solving: A structured and logical approach to investigating discrepancies and finding solutions.
• Communication: The ability to communicate effectively with Finance, Project Delivery, Procurement, Commercial and Project Controls.
• Teamwork: The ability to work effectively within an integrated, cross-functional team.
• Process discipline: The ability to follow established financial and project controls processes consistently.
• Stakeholder management: The ability to build positive working relationships and obtain information from colleagues across the organisation.
• Continuous improvement: A willingness to identify opportunities to improve cost control, reporting and data quality.
• Confidentiality and integrity: A high level of professionalism when dealing with financial and commercially sensitive information.

UK National Security Vetting Status – BPSS required for the role

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