Rullion
Junior Cost Controller
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Junior Cost Controller
Job Type: Contract
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Start date: ASAP – Subject to clearance
Duration: 12 Months
Pay rate: £22/hr to £25/hr 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.
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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.
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UK National Security Vetting Status: BPSS required for the role
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.
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