As a Cost Controller, you will play an important role in supporting the financial management of ongoing projects during a 3-month temporary assignment based in Westhill, Aberdeenshire. Working closely with project and finance teams, you will assist in monitoring project spend, maintaining budgets and forecasts, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

This role sits within a collaborative finance function and provides the opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of projects through robust cost control and reporting. You will support key stakeholders by providing timely and accurate financial information to aid decision-making.

Main Duties:

• Assist with overseeing project costs throughout all phases of a project.
• Prepare, maintain and update project budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor project expenditure and highlight cost variances, risks and opportunities.
• Assist with the confirmation, status and planning of job packages, labour hours and other project-related costs.
• Create invoice documentation for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Produce regular cost reports to support project performance reviews.
• Assist with reviewing contracts and purchase orders to understand cost implications.
• Prepare cost estimates by analysing proposals and project requirements.
• Identify labour, material and time requirements and calculate associated costs.
• Support month-end close activities and financial reporting processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the cost control function.

Applicants Require:

• Previous experience in a Cost Controller position.
• Experience working within a project-focused environment.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and cost reporting processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and investigate cost variances.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• The ability to learn new systems quickly and adapt to changing priorities.
• A proactive and detail-focused approach to work.

This Role Offers:

• The opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• A varied role where you can apply your cost control and financial reporting skills across multiple project activities.
• Exposure to a fast-paced project environment with responsibility from day one.
• The chance to work closely with both finance and operational teams, giving you broad exposure across the business.
• An opportunity to further develop your budgeting, forecasting and project accounting experience.
• Immediate involvement in meaningful projects where your contribution will add value from the outset.

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