Project Cost Controller

Summary: The Project Controller role involves managing financial performance reporting, cost control, and forecasting for high-value engineering projects within a leading aerospace company. The position requires BPSS clearance and entails a hybrid working arrangement with a significant on-site presence in Stevenage. The contract is set until the end of the year, with potential for extension, and includes responsibilities such as KPI reporting and financial milestone tracking. Strong project accounting experience and advanced Excel skills are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage project financials across satellite production work packages
• Deliver monthly KPI reporting and variance analysis to Project and Work Package Managers
• Support contract changes and milestone tracking with financial inputs and reviews
• Track costs, correct mis-bookings, and forecast resourcing needs
• Liaise with subcontractors to monitor financial milestones
• Contribute to consolidated programme financials and senior-level reporting
• Engage in regular cost reviews and contribute to process improvements across finance

Key Skills:

• Strong experience with project accounting or financial control in project-led environments
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel literacy
• Experience using SAP
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Comfortable working with highly numerate data and cross-functional teams
• French or German speaking would be advantageous

Salary (Rate): £36.00

City: Stevenage

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other