Junior Cost Controller

Job title: Junior Cost Controller

Job Type: Contract

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Start date: ASAP – Subject to clearance

Duration: 12 Months

Pay rate: £22hr to £25hr Umbrella

Location: Cumbria & North East

Hybrid/Remote Working: Remote position with rare travel

Hours of work: 37.5 Hours per week

Role information:

- The Junior Cost Controller will support the Manager of Project Controls, Cost Controllers and Project Managers in the effective financial control and monitoring of projects.

- The role will provide accurate and timely project cost information to support project delivery and decision-making. The Junior Cost Controller will assist in monitoring project budgets, commitments, actual costs and forecasts, ensuring that project financial information is maintained accurately and consistently throughout the project lifecycle.

- The role will support the preparation of monthly project cost reports, variance analysis, forecasts and management information, while working closely with Project Delivery, Finance, Commercial, Procurement and Project Controls.

Qualifications/Experience Required

- Attention to detail: A consistently accurate and methodical approach to handling financial and project information.

- Analytical thinking: The ability to understand financial data, identify trends and investigate variances.

- Numerical confidence: The ability to work comfortably with budgets, costs, forecasts and financial information.

- Organisation: The ability to manage multiple activities and meet regular monthly reporting deadlines.

- Self-motivation: A proactive approach to completing tasks and resolving issues.

- Problem solving: A structured and logical approach to investigating discrepancies and finding solutions.

- Communication: The ability to communicate effectively with Finance, Project Delivery, Procurement, Commercial and Project Controls.

- Teamwork: The ability to work effectively within an integrated, cross-functional team.

- Process discipline: The ability to follow established financial and project controls processes consistently.

- Stakeholder management: The ability to build positive working relationships and obtain information from colleagues across the organisation.

- Continuous improvement: A willingness to identify opportunities to improve cost control, reporting and data quality.

- Confidentiality and integrity: A high level of professionalism when dealing with financial and commercially sensitive information.

UK National Security Vetting Status – BPSS required for the role

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Company information:

This contract is being advertised by Rullion Ltd.

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business,

Rullion’s approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.