Cost Controller

Cost Controller Redcar £35,000 - £40,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a fantastic global business in Redcar who are looking to recruit a Cost Controller to join their team. This role will be responsible for tracking, analysing and controlling the costs associated with a project. Duties and responsibilities include: * Responsible to PMO Manager/Project Manager(s) * Assume ownership from handover and manage project forecast(s) against approved budgets * Track project performance for P&L and margin slip/gain * Provide the conduit between the Project Delivery Team and the Finance Department supporting the month end process * Track all costs and verify invoices against raised Purchase Orders (PO) liaising closely with the Procurement Team and Accounts Payable * Track labour man hours and travel & accommodation costs against the project * Ensure all costs are authorised and coded correctly * Present unplanned expenditure for approval by budget holder(s) * Provide reports and presenting key information to key stakeholders as required * Support continuous improvement objectives with efficiencies and synergies. As the ideal candidate, you will be/have: * Competent in Microsoft Office, predominantly MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook * Experience in SAP financial accounting software * Experience in SAGE * Desirable qualification in Cost Engineering (CCT or CCP) * Strong work ethic in a fast-paced environment * Excellent organisational skills to balance and prioritise forecasted pipeline of works * Strong communication, literacy and numeracy levels * Full UK driving Licence