Project Controller

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Contract Management and Profitability of projects through accurately executed contracts and cost tracking

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The below is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Role specific responsibilities

• Project and Commercially manage multiple projects from receipt of award until final account stage and in conjunction with Project Delivery Manager and Business Stream Owner, assuming responsibility for delivery of the expected GM % rate
• Populate and update Commercial documents including profitability overview, revenue/cost/margin forecasts & month end close activities (monthly)
• Populate monthly business review file (MBR), explain forecasting updates with Senior management and tracking each month actuals to commitment and update on the variances
• Understand Contract requirements (per project) on contractual milestone payments, revenue recognition, ensuring compliance and with the aim to ensure maximum potential is realised
• Build positive relationship with customers to improve opportunities of repeat business and additional scopes
• Raise, submit and agree variance orders in accordance with the contract
• In conjunction with Credit Controller understand AR position on projects Commercially responsible for support the maintenance of accounts receivable resolving any disputes in a timely manner, handling negotiation to resolve payment in line with terms
• Undertake detailed formal project reviews monthly to understand and explain profitability compared to bid and forecast, to seek out opportunities/risks but also provide feedback to project delivery and proposals teams to take decisive action to mitigate any overspend/provide accurate pricing
• Support with ad hoc analysis of projects as and when required
• Support in the provision of financial evidence for internal or external audits as and when required
• Provide feedback and input to tendering department based on actual project performance

Health, Safety & Environment

• You have a duty to take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work.
• You will carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and comply with all Health, Safety & Environmental rules, policy, procedures, regulations and codes of practice.
• You must also co-operate with management and co-workers to help everyone meet their legal obligations.
• Ensure that you follow any instructions or health, safety & environmental training the Company provides and report any hazards, injuries or ill health that present a serious and imminent risk.
• Ensure that you follow any instructions or health, safety & environmental training provided by the company and report any hazards, injuries or ill health that present a serious and imminent risk and inform your line manager about any shortcomings you identify within your health and safety arrangements. 

REQUIREMENTS

Job Specific Education Required:

• Project Management and Project Work understanding
• Contract Management
• Accounting and Finance knowledge (understanding of accounting terminology)
• Good Excel knowledge (essential)
• SAP experience (desirable)

Work Experience Required:

• Background in project-based business (desirable)
• Background in commercial (desirable)
• Forecasting experience (desirable)
• Administration background

Skills & Knowledge Required:

• Strong Leadership skills
• Strong influencing & negotiation skills
• Strong Communicator
• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Business acumen

The requirement to travel % of time: < 10%

COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENT

Internal Communications: (who, how)

All departments and levels internally, verbally, virtual and F2F meetings and in written form i.e. emails

External Communications; (who, how)

Client interaction, verbally, virtual and in written form i.e. emails