Project Controller

• Negotiable
• Guildford, England
• Permanent

Our client, is currently seeking a Project Controller to join their team in Guildford, Surrey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate as finance lead on bidding activities, ensuring accurate bid costings and application of financial criteria.
• Collaborate with the Bid Manager to establish favourable milestone payment plans and assist in the preparation of bid presentation packs.
• Ensure compliance with the Bid Process and maintain strong financial control over designated projects and bids.
• Work closely with Project Managers to meet financial objectives, regularly reviewing project costs, commitments, forecasts, and overall financial health.
• Present financial status in management reviews and manage project risk registers.
• Resolve queries across functions, ensure high-quality project data, and provide required management accounting data.
• Manage all customer financial reporting requirements and support internal/external project audits.
• Identify and implement improvements to finance and business processes.
• Handle ad-hoc requests from the team leader.

Job Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar role within a project-related environment, ideally within engineering or manufacturing sectors.
• Understanding of IFRS 15 and project accounting standards.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft tools, especially Excel, and familiarity with project management software like S4 Hana (Public Cloud) is advantageous.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
• Relevant qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent degree is desirable.

Benefits:

• Permanent role located in Guildford, Surrey.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced organisation.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain UK national security clearance.
If you are a skilled Project Controller with the required experience and are looking for a new permanent opportunity in Guildford, Surrey, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's esteemed finance team.