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Stevenage (hybrid)
£36 per hour + OT
6-month contract
1-stage interview
Flexible working hours

Certain Advantage is collaborating with a leading aerospace company to recruit an experienced Project Controller. You will manage the financial situation of satellite production projects and ensure all deliverables are met.
 
Key Responsibilities:

To be the review point of all financially relevant contractual matters, i.e. Supply Contracts, Works Orders or Change Notices.
Work collaboratively with the Project Manager to prepare the financial elements of contract changes
To manage the allocation of cost to work packages and provide high-quality variance analysis with inputs from Work Package Managers and Project Managers.
Produce monthly financial reporting on project Key Performance Indicators, comparing Actuals against Budget and Forecast.
Hold regular cost reviews with Work Package Managers to capture Cost To Complete encompassing labour costs, materials and equipment costs.
Work alongside your projects to ensure on-time financial milestone achievement & ensure the necessary process is followed.
Analysis of project actual costs and correction of mis-bookings. 
Your Background:

Intermediate/Advanced MS Excel literacy.
Knowledge of SAP
Excellent teamwork skills.
Good communication skills – an ability to make finance important to non-finance People.
Project-based environment
Highly numerate and computer literate. 
During the Interview, We May Ask You About:

Experience from a management accounting role within a project-based environment. 
Please note that security checks will be carried out before the start date.
 
Are you intrigued? Apply now! Lukas - (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)

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