Hutcheon Mearns are delighted to be working with a global oil service company to hire a Senior Cost Controller on a full time, staff basis. You will be based in Westhill with hybrid working, flexible hours and an excellent benefits package. As a key member of the project team the position will be responsible for providing financial support to allocated projects and for preparing month-end project financial reports.
The Opportunity:
- Responsibility for all aspects of cost control of assigned projects including forecasting and commitment tracking of man hours, procurement activities and vessel operations
- Provide project managers with advice and support in financially managing their projects
- Ensure that SAP 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 for assigned projects
- Assist the project manager in the preparation of a monthly financial sensitivity analysis for their projects
- Analyse variances from as-bid financials by building a detailed 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 all project invoices, whilst maintaining a focus on collection of payment
- Prepare project cash flows in support of the group's treasury requirements for cash flow forecasting
- Develop effective interfaces with all project functions and contribute to improvement programs
Background and Experience:
You must have previous experience as a Cost Controller or Project Accountant.
Next Steps?
If you are interested in taking the next step in your career or feel a change of environment or sector is your next path, this could be the ideal job opportunity for you! To apply please send a full CV. For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out to Morgan McPherson at Hutcheon Mearns on 07568226388. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this role as no sponsorship is available.