Cost Controller

Bouygues Energies & Services has a fantastic opportunity available for a Cost Controllerto be based from our Bristol office in Bradley Stoke.

We have been awarded a Turn-key EPC contract for the Hinkley Point C (HPC) new-build nuclear power plant Emergency Diesel Generators. This is a great opportunity for a Cost Controller to be involved with this unique and exciting project.

Job Purpose:

Responsibility formonitoring cost measurement and progress of the project, comparing budget amounts to actual expenses. Reports periodic financial statements and ensures that accounting procedures and systems are adequate and functional. In charge of maintaining IT system with IT service support.

The Role:

• Collaborate with Work Package Leads and Finance Manager to ensure that cost control procedures are in place.
• Assist in setting up project within Cost System (EDIFICE) to an agreed format.
• Review cost commitments and expenditures consistently for accurate input into reporting system.
• Produce regular cost reports and promptly alert management to forecasted cost overruns.
• Highlight cost concerns and recommend improvements.
• Maintain comprehensive registers of financial approvals, variations and change orders.
• Coordinate with Finance Manager for monthly valuation and invoice preparation.
• Prepare detailed financial performance reports for HQ and liaise with Head Office Cost Control department for day-to-day inquiries.
• Forecast, schedule, and monitor expenditures to stay within budget.
• Establish and monitor control systems based on internal group policy and maintain a set of applicable procedures to the Project.
• Provide IT assistance and support to the project team.
• Provide accounting and payroll support for the project team.
• Ensure record keeping meets audit and regulatory requirements.
• Fulfil Occupational Health & Safety responsibilities as per Company's policies.
• Efficiently perform reporting for HPC and SCZ projects in collaboration with the EDG finance team.

The person will ideally have:

• Finance and accountancy knowledge
• Good communication and listening skills
• Ability to work autonomously and make decisions
• SAP knowledge (desirable)
• Management accountancy qualification or part-qualification such as CIMA (desirable).

We rely on the experience and expertise of our people to help us deliver our projects. In addition to your technical expertise, we are looking for people who demonstrate our key values - Respect, Excellent, Courage, Integrity, Passion and Empowerment. We expect all staff to contribute towards our commitment to the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff and members of our supply chain.
In return, we offer a challenging and rewarding working environment, with the opportunity to work across a range of high-profile projects.

Why choose Bouygues? Why be one of our next generation?

• A blend of structured training and hands-on experience
• The opportunity to work on ambitious and complex projects alongside industry leading experts
• UK and worldwide opportunities
• Volunteering opportunities

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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