Project Cost Controller

Hutcheon Mearns is working with a global oil service company to hire a Project Controller on a full time, staff basis to join their Aberdeen based team.

The Opportunity

Situated within an established and sociable team, you will be responsible for:  

  • Actual cost of work performed analysis, forecasting and commitment tracking of man hours, procurement, fabrication and vessel operations
  • Ensure accounting systems accurately reflects project costs and revenues to date, including any accruals or prepayments
  • Assist the project managers in the preparation of monthly project and financial forecasts
  • Assist the project manager in the preparation of a monthly financial sensitivity analysis
  • Analyse variances from as-bid financials by building a detailed and informative monthly analysis of variances from prior forecast
  • Prepare month end project reports and review with project manager
  • Attend project / client meetings and provide relevant cost and financial input as required
  • Prepare and oversee the preparation and issuance of project invoices and maintain focus on the collection of receivables and DSO (days sales outstanding) KPI
  • Prepare project cash flows in support of the group's treasury requirements for cash flow forecasting. This will include short term and long-term cash forecasting
  • Develop effective interfaces with the project team and support functions and contribute to improvement programs; build/enhance relationships with project managers to ensure communication and flow of information is effective; work with project managers to develop and improve reporting tools/systems and make recommendations to improve/enhance existing processes

Background and Experience

  • A qualified or qualified by experience accountant
  • Educated to degree level in a relevant Business or Finance subject or qualified by previous experience in a similar role
  • Previous experience in a Project Accounting or Cost Control role
  • Proficient IT knowledge including SAP and advanced Excel skills
  • Good communication, planning and leadership skills, as well as a desire for continued growth and development
  • Self-motivated with a logical approach to problem solving

Flexibility and Benefits 

Our client offers hybrid working, flexible hours and an excellent benefits package.

Next Steps

To submit your CV for review, or arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Lois Dobbie on 07841 032760 / lois.dobbie@hutcheonmearns.co.uk.

Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this position as no sponsorship is available.