Our client is looking for a Cost Controller for a contract position, located in Aberdeen (Hybrid Working)

ROLE

You will provide financial oversight and business analysis to the MSC Business line in accordance with accounting guidelines and project-specific requirements. You’ll play a huge part in ensuring our projects run smoothly, safely and effectively. You’ll have the chance to shape how this team delivers and progresses, continuously improving ways of working. In this role, you’ll be accountable for ensuring accurate financial information is delivered to all stakeholders.

RESPOSIBILITIES

• Financial oversight of projects within MSC, with responsibility for providing Service Line Management with accurate and timely financial information.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and reporting requirements relating to the Service Line.
• Ensuring integrity and accuracy of all accounting transactions relating to the Service Line.
• Act as a sounding board and business partner to the Service Line Management Team and other key stakeholders.
• Support the Project Management Team to ensure a sound project management and control culture is in place.
• Drive the monthly project reporting and project review process with support of Project Managers.
• Assisting with the preparation and monitoring of CAPEX and Working Capital management.
• Promote adherence to Revenue Recognition procedures, in compliance with company policy.
• Responsible for monitoring the accuracy and upkeep of manpower and equipment rates, in compliance with Standard Business Processes.
• Any other support required by the MSC Business Controller, MSC Regional Business Controller or the Service Line Management Team.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline OR equivalent vocational qualifications and experience. 
• An Accounting Qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ICAS) is preferred but not essential.
• PC literate, particularly with strong working knowledge of Excel
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail with well developed analytical skills
• Ability to prioritise workload to meet project and month end deadlines;
• Self-motivated and have the ability to use own initiative to achieve defined goals;
• Flexible and has an adaptable and proactive approach to work;