Programme Cost Controller

Description

We are currently recruiting a Programme Cost Controller to join our client focused team based in Weybridge. This is an exciting opportunity for a high calibre individual to join and support our Cost Management team in the delivery of services on an important long-term account for RLB  in the science and sector

Key Responsibilities:

• Strong liaison with 'Client' Finance and RLB cost management team.
• Analysis of Client General Ledger vs. RLB reports including provision of evidenced conclusions.
• Preparation of financial reporting / gap / overlap analyses including proposing and agreeing solutions to achieve alignment between data sets.
• Maintenance and update of monthly financial status sheet for RLB team to review.
• Maintenance and update of consultant invoice trackers.
• Review of cost reports (prepared by others) and reconciliation of final accounts with Finance records.
• Identification and sourcing of invoices and supporting documentation using Client’s finance system.
• Preparation of paid invoice tracker.
• Collation and tracking of live / rolling financial document packs for each project including upload onto 'Client' and RLB systems to provide audit trail.
• Review of and response to ad hoc requests from 'Client' Finance / RLB team for financial information.
• Understanding of accruals.
• Review of project financial records.
• Analysis and reporting of financial data across the business continuity portfolio.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will be someone who has previously worked in an accountancy / finance / project support role and has a good understanding of accounting processes and financial reporting within a project or programme environment.

High proficiency with Excel

• Strong analytical skills
• Financial background / good understanding of accounting processes
• Computer literate
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.