COST CONTROLLER

The Cost Controller operates within a Project Management Office (PMO), playing a central role in ensuring the financial health and discipline of projects. Working closely with Project Managers, they provide structured support in monitoring, analysing, forecasting, and controlling costs across one or more projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible to PMO Manager/Project Manager(s)
• Assume ownership from handover and manage project forecast(s) against approved budgets
• Track project performance for P&L and margin slip/gain
• Provide the conduit between the Project Delivery Team and the Finance Department supporting the month end process
• Track all costs and verify invoices against raised Purchase Orders (PO) liaising closely with the Procurement Team and Accounts Payable
• Track labour man hours and travel & accommodation costs against the project
• Ensure all costs are authorised and coded correctly
• Present unplanned expenditure for approval by budget holder(s)
• Provide reports and presenting key information to key stakeholders as required
• Support continuous improvement objectives with efficiencies and synergies

Location

Experience Required

• Minimum 3+ years relevant experience

Role Requirements

• Competent in Microsoft Office, predominantly MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook
• Experience in SAP financial accounting software
• Experience in SAGE
• Desirable qualification in Cost Engineering (CCT or CCP)
• Strong work ethic in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisational skills to balance and prioritise forecasted pipeline of works
• Strong communication, literacy and numeracy levels