Project Controller

Fugro

  • Portchester, Hampshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job DescriptionDo you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro’s global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build, and operate their assets more safely, sustainably, and efficiently. But we’re always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.About the Role:Fugro is seeking an experienced Project Controller to join our team in Portchester. This pivotal role involves supporting the Business Controller of the Geotechnical service line by providing financial information and business insights to aid in decision-making, forecasting, and budgeting. You will analyse project, service, and business line performance, ensuring the integrity of reporting and maintaining a strong internal financial control environment.Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct monthly commercial evaluations of projects based on IFRS15, collaborating closely with Technical Leads and Project Managers.
  • Report and advise on project financial performance, including revenue recognition, cost performance, schedule performance, productivity, leakage, and contract risk.
  • Provide Finance Business Partnering to support Project Management, overseeing project performance, updating forecasts, and assessing schedule impacts on profitability.
  • Generate and manage monthly financial forecasts and work-in-progress reports.
  • Provide financial oversight of projects within Marine Geophysics, delivering accurate and timely financial information to Service Line Management.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting requirements, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of all accounting transactions.
  • Act as a business partner to the Service Line Management Team and other key stakeholders.
  • Implement and drive the monthly project reporting and review process with Project Managers.
  • Support, monitor, and challenge CAPEX applications.
  • Promote adherence to Revenue Recognition procedures in compliance with Fugro policy.
  • Monitor the accuracy and upkeep of manpower and equipment rates in compliance with Fugro Standard Business Processes.
  • Support the Business Controller with Finance Business Partnering, project control, and reporting for the Service line/Entity, delivering meaningful, accurate, and timely management reporting and business performance analysis.
  • Provide additional support as required by the Business Controller, Regional Service Line Controller, or Service Line Management Team.
Who we’re looking For:
  • Experienced Management Accountant, either part-qualified ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
  • BSc. degree in a relevant discipline such as Economics or Business Administration.
  • Relevant project experience with a strong affinity for financial topics, project risks, and excellent Excel skills.
  • Experience in project management accounting, budgets, and analysis.
  • Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels (finance, business management, operations) with a strong command of the English language.
  • Embrace change and support others in adjusting to new ways of working.
  • Persistent and proactive in pursuing financial project information needed to control projects.
  • A team player with well-developed analytical skills and a high degree of accuracy.
What we offer:Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you’ll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude and bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.
  • Extensive career & training opportunities.
  • Competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including contributory pension scheme, life assurance and private medical insurance.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • 24 days annual leave.
  • Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Option to lease an electric car.
Our view on diversity, equity, and inclusionAt Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro’s purpose ‘together create a safe and liveable world’ – and to each other.Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.

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