Project Cost Controller

Job title:

Project Cost Controller

Company

Michael Page

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Cost Controller / PMO / Programme or Project Manager from a Manufacturing background with specific skills in setting up the framework for Cost Management across large and complex programmes.Set up from scratch a single source within the programme to ensure costs are are monitored and visible across Design, Development and Production.Maintain detailed cost breakdowns that align with financial reporting in the ERP system.Leverage granular cost details to hold budget owners accountable for their commitments.Monitor, forecast, and analyze programme cash flow and profitability.Identify and develop opportunities that deliver real-time cost benefits.Support the finance team with budgeting and forecasting in line with programme targets.Manage booking codes and ensure reconciliation between the programme and finance team.Track revenue and collaborate with the finance team on revenue recognition activities.Monitor labour bookings across the programme to support workforce planning.6-9 month contract, outside IR35Hybrid working, with requirement to be in Oxford as needed.A successful Project Cost Controller should have:Essential:

• Experience working on global complex programmes in a Manufacturing business.
• Experience setting up a Cost Control environment for large ( £100m – £1B) programmes in Manufacturing
• Experience setting up templates, risk logs, budgets, forecasts, cash flow analysis
• UK Right to work
• Able to attend the office near Oxford to meet Stakeholders

Ideal:

• Degree Educated
• Qualified Accountant

The hiring company is a large manufacturer based near Oxford. Due to high investment in global programmes they are looking to set up the control mechanisms to monitor the programmes costs, risks, budgets, and revenue projections

• Competitive Daily Rate
• Outside IR35
• Hybrid working ( it is essential you can get to Oxford as is required at minimal notice for meetings)
• Opportunity to build out a Cost Control process for multi-Million pound programme.

Expected salary

£116991 per year

Location

Oxford

Job date

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:18:25 GMT

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