Skanska
Cost Controller
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At Skanska
We’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
You will be working in the Infrastructure OU
Based in St Neots, we are responsible for working with National Highways on a £679 million transformation of the A428, unlocking faster, smoother journeys between Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge. This project will save precious commuting time, cut carbon emissions and open up long-term opportunities for local people and businesses.
Our Infrastructure team brings design, build and refurbishment excellence to complex civil engineering projects nationwide - combining technical expertise with a passion for creating lasting value for people and places.
We are currently looking for a Cost Controller
Who will work with Doncaster shared services, Operations teams and Commercial to ensure alignment of cost in the Project cost control and Finance systems.
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As The Cost Controller, You Will
- Daily updating and maintaining the A/P, Aggregates and Materials Trackers.
- Ensuring month end accruals are accurate and rectify any issues.
- Matching invoices with receipts in a timely manner and resolve not passed invoice queries promptly.
- Use the cost reporting dashboard to enter invoices into our cost management system.
- Assisting other departments with their workload and any other duties which may be required to ensure the smooth running of the project.
- GRN material and plant delivery notes along with timesheets into Oracle.
We Are Looking For
- Proficient in using IT systems and Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to learn new software and systems quickly.
- A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.
- Previous experience using Oracle GRN systems, with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
- Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent), with strong numeracy skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including data entry, spreadsheet management and basic reporting function.
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What We Offer
- 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
- Professional development
- Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)
Inclusion and Diversity
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process.
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