Cost Controller

What you'll be doing Assisting the project team with cost queries and gaining back-up/validation to costsSupporting Commercial function by ensuring correct cost allocation and running of weekly cost reportsVariance analysis of actual v forecast costsMonitor and tracking of costsPlus any other tasks to assist the Senior finance manager or project staffInterfaces with Senior Finance Manager, Site Project Team, HR and BB Newcastleand wider finance teamsLiaising with External Suppliers and ContractorsWorking with Clients stakeholders to facilitate audits monthly/quarterly providesamples of costs to enable audits and validation.Support Finance Manager and Commercial Lead in any ad-hoc analysis.Flexible position – may be project based or office based but site travel will berequired Who we're looking for The following skills and experience are required:Highly motivated, proactive and practical individualAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and within set timescalesThrives in a busy environment and enjoys a challengeExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsHighly organised and able to work on own initiativeReview and Prioritise tasks with accuracyHigh levels of IT Literacy, preferably used Oracle R12 accounts system but not essential.Full driving licenceGain understanding of Oracle R12 CVR (link between Commercial Project reporting and Financial project reporting) Why work for us Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.Why join us?As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more… About us Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.Diversity and inclusionAt Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com