Hutcheon Mearns is working with a global oil service company to hire a Project Controller on a full time, staff basis to join their Aberdeen based team.
The Opportunity
Situated within an established and sociable team, you will be responsible for:
* Actual cost of work performed analysis, forecasting and commitment tracking of man hours, procurement, fabrication and vessel operations
* Ensure accounting systems accurately reflects project costs and revenues to date, including any accruals or prepayments
* Assist the project managers in the preparation of monthly project and financial forecasts
* Assist the project manager in the preparation of a monthly financial sensitivity analysis
* Analyse variances from as-bid financials by building a detailed and informative monthly analysis of variances from prior forecast
* Prepare month end project reports and review with project manager
* Attend project / client meetings and provide relevant cost and financial input as required
* Prepare and oversee the preparation and issuance of project invoices and maintain focus on the collection of receivables and DSO (days sales outstanding) KPI
* Prepare project cash flows in support of the group's treasury requirements for cash flow forecasting. This will include short term and long-term cash forecasting
* Develop effective interfaces with the project team and support functions and contribute to improvement programs; build/enhance relationships with project managers to ensure communication and flow of information is effective; work with project managers to develop and improve reporting tools/systems and make recommendations to improve/enhance existing processes
Background and Experience
* A qualified or qualified by experience accountant
* Educated to degree level in a relevant Business or Finance subject or qualified by previous experience in a similar role
* Previous experience in a Project Accounting or Cost Control role
* Proficient IT knowledge including SAP and advanced Excel skills
* Good communication, planning and leadership skills, as well as a desire for continued growth and development
* Self-motivated with a logical approach to problem solving
Flexibility and Benefits
Our client offers hybrid working, flexible hours and an excellent benefits package.
Next Steps
To submit your CV for review, or arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Lois Dobbie on / lois.dobbie@hutcheonmearns.co.uk .
Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this position as no sponsorship is available.