Project Controller Finance

As Project Financial Controller you will be the finance partner to project teams providing clear commercial insight and robust financial control across a portfolio of projects. You will own the integrity of project financial reporting challenge performance and help project leaders make evidence-based decisions that protect margin cash and delivery outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Produce accurate and timely monthly project reporting including cost-to-complete forecasts and Estimate at Completion (EAC)
• Ensure revenue is recognised in line with policy including percentage-of-completion and milestone-based methods with a clear audit trail
• Identify margin deterioration early through variance analysis trend review and constructive challenge during monthly project reviews
• Raise billing milestones on time monitor working capital and minimise unbilled balances
• Ensure project variations are captured priced and approved before work proceeds
• Maintain project risk and opportunity registers ensuring contingency is supported and drawdown is transparent

Support budgeting and forecasting cycles with realistic evidence-based project positions

You will be a commercially minded finance professional who combines strong financial control with the confidence to influence project teams.

Analytical and detail-focused you can translate complex project data into clear insight challenge assumptions constructively and maintain high standards in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.

• Strong commercial judgement and a proactive approach to identifying financial risk and opportunity
• Clear and credible communicator able to build effective relationships with finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate work to monthly deadlines
• Confident in providing constructive challenge and taking ownership through to resolution
• Collaborative curious and committed to continuous improvement

Qualifications :

• Proven experience in project financial control project accounting or commercial finance within a project-led environment
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle financial management including budgeting forecasting cost-to-complete and EAC
• Practical knowledge of revenue recognition including percentage-of-completion and milestone-based accounting
• Experience of margin and variance analysis billing unbilled revenue working capital change control and project risk management
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with finance ERP and project reporting systems
• Experience partnering with project managers and senior stakeholders to improve financial performance and decision-making
• A recognised accounting qualification or active progress towards one is desirable; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered
• Experience in engineering consultancy infrastructure construction or another complex project-based sector is advantageous

Additional Information :

Equality Diversity & Inclusion

Egis is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS your application will be assessed based purely on your experience the essential and desirable criteria and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyones contribution as this builds our culture and means if you work for EGIS you will be included listened to and respected.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time