Robert Half
Senior Project Controller
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Job Title: Senior Business Controller
Location: Stevenage (Hybrid)
Salary: £80,000 – £90,000
Type: Full-time
Overview
An exclusive opportunity with Robert Half for a Senior Business Controller to join a high-performing finance function. This role offers strong business partnering exposure, leadership responsibility, and involvement in strategic financial decision-making within a project-driven environment.
We need someone who can work a couple of days a week from the Stevenage office alongside the Project Managers. You'll have proven project experience, ideally within a complex engineering, manufacturing, or technical environment, and a strong understanding of work package management. This role involves coordinating and managing multiple interdependent work packages or smaller projects that sit within a larger, complex programme, ensuring deliverables, timelines, risks, and dependencies are effectively managed across the wider project.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, support, and develop the controlling team to deliver effective business partnering across the organisation.
- Ensure all internal and external reporting requirements are delivered accurately and on time (month-end, half-year, and year-end).
- Manage financial planning cycles and quarterly forecasting processes.
- Partner with Project Managers, coordinating and leading monthly project reviews.
- Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
- Monitor and control project expenditure to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
- Assess project revenue using Percentage of Completion (POC) and Time & Materials (T&M) methodologies.
- Reconcile project work-in-progress on a monthly basis.
- Monitor, report, and advise on project and contract status; maintain accurate financial records.
- Prepare and present financial reports to senior management.
- Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies and procedures.
- Support operational teams with contract bid preparation, billing structures, and cost rate analysis.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insight and support decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal standards.
- Conduct financial risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes.
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Required Qualifications & Skills
- Fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent).
- Strong experience in financial management and controlling roles.
- Excellent understanding of financial principles and practices.
- Proficient in financial systems and Microsoft Office (advanced Excel preferred).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
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Experience Required
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in financial management or a similar role.
- Previous team leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Experience with SAP, particularly SAP S/4HANA, is advantageous.
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