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Project Controller

Click Digital
Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG2 7BG

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are looking for a Project Controller for a leading Defence & Space organization located in Stevenage.
  • This hybrid role requires three days on-site and two days of work from home, focusing on managing the financial aspects of satellite production projects.
  • Candidates should have at least 3-5 years of experience in a project-based environment, and the role offers a salary range of £45,000 to £55,000 per year.
  • Key responsibilities include producing monthly financial reports, managing cost allocations, and collaborating with project managers on contract changes.
  • Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills and knowledge of SAP are required, along with strong communication skills to convey financial information to non-finance personnel.
We are recruiting for a Project Controller for a leading Defence & Space organisation based in Stevenage.This is a hybrid role with 3 days a week on site, 2 days WFH.Role Summary
  • To actively manage the financial situation of satellite production projects.
  • To ensure all deliverables are met with regard to monthly reporting to Primes or to ensure accurate and timely reporting to the local Work Package Managers and Project Managers.
  • To be the review point of all financially relevant contractual matters i.e. Supply Contracts, Works Orders or Change Notices.
  • Work collaboratively with the Project Manager to prepare the financial elements of contract changes
  • To manage the allocation of cost to work package and provide high quality variance analysis with inputs from Work Package Managers (WPMs) and Project Managers (PMs).
  • Produce monthly financial reporting on project Key Performance Indicators comparing Actuals against Budget and Forecast.
  • Hold regular cost reviews with Work Package Managers to capture Cost To Complete (CTC) encompassing labour costs, materials and equipment costs.
  • Work alongside your projects to ensure on time financial milestone achievement & ensure the necessary process is followed.
  • Analysis of project actual costs and correction of mis-bookings.
  • Forecasting of project resourcing/manpower requirements by work package.
  • Key subcontractor financial milestone reporting
  • Tracking of major project non-quality events for communication to senior Management.
  • Work closely with the other members of the Finance team to support the consolidation of the overall program financials.
  • Respond to adhoc requests and contribute to future process innovations.
Skills Required
  • Intermediate/Advanced MS Excel literacy.
  • Knowledge of SAP
  • Excellent team working skills.
  • Good communication skills – an ability to make finance important to non-finance People.
  • Project Based environment
  • Highly numerate and computer literate.
Desirable Skills
  • Experience from management accounting role within a project based environment.
  • Another European Language (French / German) would be advantageous.
  • Experience in a large, multi-national environment
  • Experience of a working in multiple currencies
 This is an umbrella contract, the role is Inside IR35

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