Greenville, SC, USA
10 days ago
Cost Controller
Title: Cost Controller
Reports to: Cost Assurance Lead
Based in: Birmingham (Hybrid working basis)
Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 per annum (Depending on experience)

We are currently searching on behalf of our client, an International Tier 1 Infrastructure Contractor for a Cost Controller. This is a significant role tasked with establishing Project Budget and monthly Cost Reports by running systems for collecting, analysing, verifying, and reporting financial performance.

This role will be part of a major infrastructure project within a framework consisting of some of the largest Teir 1 Infrastructure Contractors currently operating in the UK.

Accountabilities: Cost Control Prepares non-defined cost budget. Ensures adequate analytical coding of all recorded expenses, On a monthly basis: Preparation of month end documents, Preparation of month end journals, Ensures all costs and accruals are recorded during the month closing, Participates to the monthly review meeting with the preparation of the Cost Value Reconciliation Report (CVR) Conducts analysis between earned value and planned value. Conducts analysis on CVR variances. Maintains monitoring systems for all cost indicators, targets and standards Management & Performances requested, Prepares Ad hoc analysis of costs, scenarios, efficiencies, if & when requested Alerts management on budget variations and proposes improvement axis & actions plans to prevent recurring variations Alert management for all irregularities detected.   Cost Assurance Work closely with the CVA team, you will be the main point of contact for CVA team and will have to answer weekly queries. Work closely with different Project stakeholders. Monthly reporting for Management (cost assurance strategy monthly meeting) Elaboration of “line of defence” library Work in collaboration with the Afp team to monitor/resolve cost queried under the Afp process and linked with the non-defined cost. (Afp = Application for payment) Review our internal processes. Control the compliance with our processes in collaboration with audit team.
Required Experience: 3-5 years' relevant experience gained within a contracting/projects environment is preferable but not essential, ideally as a Project Cost Accountant or Project Cost Controller. Excellent knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting and forecasting. Advanced Excel and analytical skills. Knowledge on power BI If interested, please contact Sebastian on +44 (0) 207 419 5800 or email Sebastian.Dudley@trsstaffing.com
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