Senior Cost Controller
Core
Drive financial performance by providing insightful reporting, challenging costs, and identifying risks and opportunities to support informed business decisions.
Role type
Senior Cost Controller
Builds
Financial reports, cost models, management commentary, revenue reporting, and business cases.
Domain
Engineering services (Energy, Defence, Maritime Transport)
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, contract cost analysis, cost allocation and coding, invoicing management, work breakdown structures, risk management, critical thinking, analytical skills, attention to detail, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Professional Accountancy membership, customer contract interpretation, Microsoft Excel expertise
Responsibilities
Lead quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting; prepare financial reports and insights; deliver month-end variance analysis; monitor contract and project costs; ensure accurate cost allocation and coding; manage customer invoicing; support project planning; contribute to risk management and governance reviews.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC