Due to our client winning high amounts of work for CP6 we on the lookout for an Project Controller. This is an excellent and exciting opportunity to join their team and work with one the biggest Signalling companies on the market, and be part of a growing team with a great working ethos. Working for one of the biggest contractors in the rail sector globally, you will be responsible for supporting the Project Manager and finance team to optimise the project financial targets and manage all financial aspect of a project such as accounting, reporting, cost control, and budget.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be the economic and financial advisor to the Project Manager.
• Prepare, along with the Project Manager, the periodic Project Reviews with all the relevant financial analysis.
• Control and optimise the project results through close involvement with the Project Manager and Work Package (WP) Owners/Project Sub-system Managers.
• Challenge the estimate to complete in order to maximise the project margin and ensure all risks are mitigated.
• Assure customer invoicing is done as soon as possible and play an active role in getting payment from customer in the due time.

POST HOLDER REQUIREMENTS

• ACCA / CIMA /ACA Qualified or working towards.
• Experience working in the rail sector
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to influence and instil confidence in those inside and outside of the finance department.
• Ability to use and have previous experience of integrated financial systems.
• Should be extremely numerate and have an excellent knowledge of accounting and finance.
• Experience of accounting, preferably in a large multinational company.
• Experience of contract or project accounting is an advantage
• Experience of SAP is an advantage.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.