Project Cost Controller at Thorpe Molloy McCulloch Recruitment
Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Nov, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Aug, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Ownership, Cost Control, Project Managers, Reporting, Finance, Forecasting, Procurement

Industry

Financial Services

Description

ABOUT YOU:

We are looking for a motivated finance or project controls professional with strong cost management skills and experience working within complex projects.
You will be detail-focused, analytical, and confident in managing large volumes of financial data while maintaining accuracy. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, along with the ability to provide clear, actionable insight to project teams and senior management.
Experience using ERP systems and project controls tools would be advantageous, along with knowledge of activity-based costing principles and financial compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

TAKE CONTROL OF PROJECT FINANCIAL SUCCESS IN THIS PIVOTAL PROJECT COST CONTROLLER ROLE WHERE YOUR EXPERTISE WILL DIRECTLY IMPACT HIGH-PROFILE PROJECT OUTCOMES.

Be part of a forward-thinking team, as a Project Cost Controller. You will take ownership of project budgets, forecasts, and cost reporting, ensuring projects stay on track and deliver to target margins.
Reporting to the Project Cost Team Lead and working closely with the Project Management Office, you will provide accurate and timely financial information to support effective decision-making and project execution. Acting as a key member of the Project Controls function, you will collaborate with Project Managers, Procurement, Finance, and other stakeholders to deliver robust cost control, forecasting, and reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Preparing and maintaining detailed project budgets, cost estimates, and forecasts
  • Monitoring costs, commitments, and variances, providing clear explanations and early risk identification
  • Supporting project invoicing, including milestone certificates and invoice trackers
  • Delivering accurate financial reports and analysis in line with standard formats and agreed timescales
  • Supporting change management and risk assessments, ensuring cost impacts are clearly documented
  • Engaging with stakeholders to resolve queries and present cost information in a clear and accessible way
  • Coaching and supporting junior team members, promoting best practice and consistency in cost control processes
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