Project Controller

Our industry leading client has an exciting opportunity for a Project Controller to fill a 6 month inside IR35 contract.

Our client is looking for a Project Controller to implement financial controls and support change control across the full project life cycle. This will be a client facing role for one of our defence consultancies in the U.K.

• Implementing financial controls in a project delivery environment, including cost tracking, reporting, invoicing, accruals and supplier management.
• Mobilising new project financial controls (e.g., setting up new trackers and reports) to meet the contractual terms and conditions of projects.
• Supporting change control throughout the project life cycle.
• Strong numerical skills – you enjoy working with numbers.
• Strong Excel Skills – you have a good working knowledge of Excel and can manipulate data using formulae and pivot tables.
• Good attention to detail; high level of accuracy.
• Reviewing data and information to identify key points.
• Problem solving skills – you identify potential problems and propose a range of solutions, recognising the pros and cons of implementing each.
• Confidence working independently, using own initiative, and managing own workload; also enjoying working as part of a team.
• Colleague and Client Interaction
• Supporting colleagues in their day-to-day interactions with clients.
• Sharing skills and knowledge with colleagues.
• Engaging with clients and suppliers and/or representatives to provide day-to-day information as required.
• Building relationships with colleagues at all levels in a business environment.
• Qualifications we expect
• Project Management qualifications (for example APM) or experience in finance/project accounting, would be advantageous but not essential.
• Intermediate Excel skills would be highly desirable.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Word and PowerPoint or equivalent.