Overview
This position is based in Birmingham, West Midlands at least one day per fortnight, with 90% working from home. Please ensure you are happy to come to Birmingham twice per month before applying.
Lead Project Controller required for a leading project-focused construction group operating in the energy sector. The business is part of a global organisation and regularly handles projects in the scale of £100m to £300m. This position will be responsible for a portfolio of approximately £200m, growing to responsibility of more than £500m across multiple countries within two years, and taking on a regional Head of Project Control position for an international programme.
As the Lead Project Controller, you will be a senior figurehead in the project controllership function, partnering with the project operations team and group finance. This role will step up into a Regional Head of Project Control role within two years, at which point you\'ll inherit the far larger portfolio of projects (and team of Controllers) to manage.
Responsibilities
- Full financial reporting for projects (scale of £50-200m) throughout the entire project life cycle
- Business partnering project managers to communicate financial and commercial position, and driving improved performance across the portfolio of projects
- Management of project cash flow forecasts and profitability analysis
- Conducting monthly project reviews and leading appraisal meetings with project managers
- Management of currency hedging, bonds, invoicing and tax reporting, supported by the group finance function
- Regular financial planning and analysis to support decision-making for the project team
- Supporting the commercial team with decision support around contract management and partnering with customers, partners and suppliers
Ideal candidate & Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACMA or ACA) with experience as either a Senior Project Controller or Lead Project Controller, working on projects at a similar scale. You must have experience managing the finances throughout the entire project life cycle, and be a strong business partner with a history of working alongside project and commercial teams.
Those without qualifications are welcome to apply, but you will need to have significant relevant experience, as you can work on internal qualifications with this company.
Additional information
We cannot provide any sponsorship, please only apply if you have full right to work in the UK and indefinite leave to remain. Due to the high volume of responses received for this position, we unfortunately can only respond to those who have been successful in selection for initial screening.
Lead Project Controller in Birmingham employer: Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment
Join a dynamic and profitable PE-backed manufacturing group in Wednesbury, where you will play a pivotal role in driving transformation and growth within a high-calibre leadership team. With a strong focus on employee development and a culture that values strategic thinking and hands-on leadership, this is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Director to make a significant impact while enjoying the benefits of working in a supportive and ambitious environment.
Contact Details:
Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment Recruitment Team
