Site Finance Controller – Construction Projects (UK Relocation)

Company Description

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation. Transforming Waste into Value: At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste‑to‑X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard.

Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond. Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia‑inova.com.

Job Description

Kanadevia Inova is recruiting a Project Finance Cost Controller for the Self‑Performance Scope to support our Construction team. The role requires a high level of flexibility with location; it starts at the Thameside Energy Recovery Facility at Tilbury Docks, East London. After 6‑9 months, you will relocate with the team to the next UK project.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse construction costs against the project plan, providing regular cost‑to‑complete forecasts and variance reports for the self‑performance scope to the Site Controller and Project Construction Manager.
• Act as the primary finance representative on site – collect, manage, and communicate all construction‑related financials for consolidation by the Lead Project Controller.
• Manage local construction costs and purchase orders; coordinate and approve subcontractor invoices; initiate accrual bookings and maintain PoC revenue recognition under IFRS and local GAAP.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities for the construction scope, support claim preparation, and prepare management and client financial reports as required.
• Train and guide site construction staff on financial procedures; support internal/external audit requirements; maintain up‑to‑date project data in Capri 2; assist the commercial team with frame agreement initialisation.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in project finance and/or quantity surveying, ideally within EPC or large industrial plant construction.
• Solid understanding of project controlling, cost forecasting, variance analysis, and PoC accounting under IFRS and local GAAP.
• Strong commercial awareness combined with excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to set priorities and make decisions independently.
• Exceptional communication skills across all levels of the business hierarchy, with a proactive, customer‑oriented and intercultural mindset.
• High flexibility and resilience – willing to relocate with the team to successive UK construction sites (6‑9 months each); ERP and Power BI knowledge is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to work independently and establish effective processes in new environments.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Effective communicator, able to collaborate across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Proactive, organised, and solution‑oriented approach.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, project‑driven environment.

Benefits

• Competitive package including annual salary review and discretionary, company‑weighted bonus.
• Generous pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• 24 days annual leave, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Comprehensive private medical and dental insurance, plus life (4x salary) and disability cover.
• Wellbeing support, employee assistance resources, and Cycle to Work scheme.