Overview

Job Title: Cost Controller (Subsea/Offshore experienced)

Location: Remote

Company Overview: Our client is a major civil engineering contractor that has rapidly expanded, doubling in size over the last 18 months to become a Tier 1 contractor. With a growing portfolio of high-profile projects, they are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Cost Controller to join their expanding team.

Role Overview: As a Cost Controller, you will be responsible for ensuring comprehensive cost control across multiple projects. This includes budget setup, monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting. You will play a key role in supporting project performance through accurate, timely, and value-added financial analysis, working closely with project teams and stakeholders to manage costs and identify financial risks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report daily project costs and revenue alignment.
• Analyze performance and identify variances against budget.
• Reconcile forecasted vs. actual expenditures and produce accruals.
• Coordinate changes to forecasts based on stakeholder input.
• Assist in monthly financial close activities including cost accruals and revenue adjustments.
• Conduct variance analysis and prepare monthly project status reports.
• Provide Value of Work Done (VOWD) and long-term cash flow forecasts.
• Support economic analysis and highlight financial risks.
• Deliver detailed revenue forecasts and variance documentation.
• Create AFPs aligned with pricing schedules for work packages.
• Liaise with supply chain on requisitions, hire control, and goods receipting.
• Support project closure activities including PO reconciliation and final margin reporting.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with CSAM (preferred).
• Experience in offshore, oil & gas, or renewables.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams across entities.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to join a rapidly expanding Tier 1 contractor with strong career progression prospects.
• Exposure to major UK infrastructure and energy projects.

Desired Skills and Experience

Cost Control, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Excel, CSAM, Offshore Projects, Renewables

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance
• Industries: Services for Renewable Energy