A leading engineering project company that specialises in delivering high-value, capital-intensive projects across industries such as chemical, petrochemical, commercial, rail, nuclear and power sectors is looking for an experienced Finance Project Controller due to an exciting phase of growth. Along with a salary of up to £60,000 per annum, you will also receive a fantastic range of benefits including a performance bonus (up to £3,500 per annum), 25 days holiday (rising to 28 with service) plus bank holidays, an extra day off for every four weeks worked (13 days per year), hybrid working offering 2 days per week from home, a defined contribution pension scheme and a comprehensive sick pay policy. What you’ll be doing as Finance Project Controller:You will play a crucial role in managing finances, working closely with Managers, and collaborating with an experienced finance team based in Europe. You will take ownership of cost reporting, developing financial systems, and ensuring alignment between project budgets and corporate standards.Key Responsibilities

Lead financial management for Technical Services and Projects as a key business partner.
Work with colleagues on financial and commercial matters.
Update financial forecasts, including estimates to complete and estimates at completion.
Analyse and challenge financial performance.
Oversee the sales order and invoicing process, ensuring alignment with customer finance teams.
Maintain and improve SAP workflows in collaboration with Group Finance.
Translate sales orders into budgets and secure data for customer invoicing.
Set up and manage financial reporting in line with group guidelines.
Conduct monthly closures, including Profit and Loss (P&L) reporting and margin analysis.
Monitor bought-in services (e.g., time writing) to ensure accurate customer charges.
Provide financial impact assessments of risks

We’re looking for a Finance Project Controller with:

A degree in a relevant field or a professional financial qualification (preferably CIMA or ACMA).
Post-CIMA qualification experience in a project finance controlling role.
Knowledge of international accounting standards and the requirements of the Companies Act.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to influence and implement change.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills, particularly in multicultural and multifunctional environments.
A proactive and flexible approach, with a willingness to travel as needed.

This role requires SC-level security clearance, which typically takes 6-8 weeks to obtain for UK passport holders. This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at a key stage of its development. If you’re ready to bring your expertise and energy to a dynamic role, we’d love to hear from you. To apply for this role as Finance Project Controller, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.

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