Key activities (not exhaustive)
* Monthly update of actual expenditures, ensuring they are all validated and allocated to the correct projects and WBS codes
* Hold formal forecast reviews on a monthly basis with PM and key project budget holders, ensuring values and monthly phasing of forecasts are accurate, realistic and within approved budgets
* Challenge budget holders on variances applying a level of professional approach, in order to understand the underlying causes and implications for the project and the business.
* Production of timely and accurate internal and external reports
* Managing the budget for the contract variations, assisting the commercial function with the production of quotations
* Where applicable, produce detailed payment applications for submission to the client
* Main point of contact for client audits and general queries on forecasts, applications, and reported costs
* Monthly invoicing, cash forecasting, and explanation for variances
* Close working with finance to deal with queries for reporting
Other activities:
* Support Company level reporting and analysis
* Assist with Value of Work Done assessments on all live outsourced work, with a particular emphasis on major subcontracts
* Identifying areas of further efficiency in the business processes and driving improvements
* Supporting colleagues on other projects where needed
Requirements:
Essential:
* Bachelor’s degree qualified
* Analytical, questioning mind, with the ability to confidently engage in dialogue with people at all levels of the organisation
* Ability to prioritise, demonstrating first class organisational and time management skills
* Attention to detail, and ability to master the details accurately with a hands-on approach
* Strength in problem solving and investigate/resolve queries
* A friendly and approachable style
* An upbeat, positive attitude that brings energy to the team
Helpful, but not essential:
* Knowledge of Excel and Data Analysis
* Programming experience (VBA, SQL or other common language)
* Ability to produce high quality reports
* Experience within a project led or contracting business
* Knowledge of Primavera P6
* Knowledge of SAP S/4Hana
* Understanding of commercial and risk management aspects of contracts
Salary description
£30000.00 - £41000.00 per year