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Project Controls Specialist
AtkinsRéalis. Assist in tracking project budgets and ensuring costs align with financial plans and forecasts .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates proficiency in financial analysis and reporting, with a strong focus on budget tracking, cost control documentation, and compliance with VAT and UK tax regulations. Capable of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial data management and communication.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Microsoft Excel ProficiencyFinancial AnalysisCost Control DocumentationCollaboration with Project TeamsUK Tax Regulations Knowledge
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Hard Skills
Financial AnalysisBudget TrackingData Entry AccuracyCost ReportingVariance ReportingCost Discrepancy AnalysisChange Order DocumentationPurchase Order ManagementContract ManagementData Visualization
Soft Skills
Analytical MindsetClear CommunicationAdaptabilityProblem-SolvingCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelOracleFinancial Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Degree in FinanceDegree in AccountingDegree in Project ManagementDegree in EngineeringProfessional Certifications (in progress)
Industry Keywords
VAT RegulationsUK Tax RegulationsFinancial TransactionsExpenditure DataCost ControlProject BudgetsAudit DocumentationStakeholder CommunicationCost Data AlignmentSecurity Clearance
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesOracle
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assist in tracking project budgets and ensuring costs align with financial plans and forecasts
- Collect and maintain expenditure data and accurately record financial transactions
- Build knowledge of VAT and UK tax regulations
- Assist with regular financial project reports, including cost summaries, variance reports, and forecasts
- Maintain organized financial document records for audits and project reviews
- Help create and update cost control documentation, including change orders, purchase orders, and contracts
- Collaborate with senior cost controllers and project managers on accurate and timely cost reporting
- Communicate cost-related updates and data to stakeholders
- Work with procurement, engineering, and operational teams to gather cost data and align with project goals
- Analyse data and support resolution of cost discrepancies or financial issues
- Maintain accuracy in data entry, report preparation, and budget tracking
- Update cost plans as needed
Requirements
What you’ll need- Proficient in Microsoft Excel for basic financial analysis, including formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to collaborate with senior cost controllers, project managers, procurement, engineering, and operational teams
- Ability to communicate cost-related updates and data to stakeholders clearly
- Analytical mindset and ability to support problem-solving related to cost discrepancies or financial issues
- Accuracy in data entry, report preparation, and budget tracking
- Adaptability to changes and updating cost plans
- A degree in a relevant field such as finance, accounting, project management, or engineering, or working towards professional certifications
- Some previous experience in finance, project support, or similar roles is beneficial
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of financial software and tools for cost tracking and reporting, such as Excel or Oracle
- This role may require security clearance
- Security clearance may require proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or longer
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salaries
- Employee rewards
- Tailored benefits for health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Hybrid working culture
- Flexible holiday allowances
- Family friendly, inclusive employment policies
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee resource groups
- Disability Confident interview commitment for applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria