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:

1. Actual cost of work performed analysis, forecasting and commitment tracking of man hours, procurement, fabrication and vessel operations.
2. Ensure accounting systems accurately reflect project costs and revenues to date, including any accruals or prepayments.
3. Assist the project managers in the preparation of monthly project and financial forecasts.
4. Assist the project manager in the preparation of a monthly financial sensitivity analysis.
5. Analyse variances from as-bid financials by building a detailed and informative monthly analysis of variances from prior forecast.
6. Prepare month-end project reports and review with project manager.
7. Attend project/client meetings and provide relevant cost and financial input as required.
8. Prepare and oversee the preparation and issuance of project invoices and maintain focus on the collection of receivables and DSO (days sales outstanding) KPI.
9. 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.
10. 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

1. A qualified or qualified by experience accountant.
2. Educated to degree level in a relevant Business or Finance subject or qualified by previous experience in a similar role.
3. Previous experience in a Project Accounting or Cost Control role.
4. Proficient IT knowledge including SAP and advanced Excel skills.
5. Good communication, planning and leadership skills, as well as a desire for continued growth and development.
6. 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 / .

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