MIGSO-PCUBED

Programme Cost Controller – Pharmaceutical Capital Projects

MIGSO-PCUBED
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost control, financial analysis, and project controls, with a strong focus on budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Proven ability to lead teams, collaborate across departments, and communicate financial concepts effectively to diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Cost ControlFinancial AnalysisBudgetingSAPLeadership

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the cost control plan and processes, monitoring budgets, spend and forecasts against financial targets
  • Identify savings opportunities, risks and variances, and recommend corrective action
  • Produce cost reports and dashboards for leadership, with analysis of cost trends and resource use
  • Collaborate with project management, engineering, procurement and finance teams
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership
  • Manage vendor and contractor relationships to keep costs transparent and contracts honoured
  • Lead and mentor a team of cost controllers
  • Improve cost control systems and tools
  • Work with clients in Cambridge and be on site 3–4 days a week

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience in cost control, financial analysis or project controls, including leadership
  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or similar (CPA, CMA or ACCA a plus)
  • Strong grasp of budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting on capital projects
  • Experience with SAP, Oracle or similar, plus advanced Excel
  • Ability to explain financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive Learning & Development: Access to customised programs designed to support your professional growth and skill enhancement.
  • Personalised Career Coaching: Receive one-on-one guidance to help you navigate and advance your career path.
  • APM Qualifications: Gain industry-recognised project management certifications with full support from our training programs.
  • Private Medical Insurance: Comprehensive coverage including optical, dental, and hearing care for you and your family.
  • RIDE2WORK Scheme: Cycle-to-work initiative to save on commuting costs and promote a healthier lifestyle.
  • Exciting Company Events: Exclusive events across the UK.
  • Discounted Gym Membership
  • Retail Discounts
  • Equal opportunities employer

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Hard Skills
Cost ReportingForecastingFinancial ReportingResource AnalysisVariance Analysis
Soft Skills
CollaborationMentoringCommunication
Tools & Technologies
SAPOracleAdvanced Excel
Certifications & Qualifications
CPACMAACCA
Industry Keywords
Cost Control SystemsProject ManagementVendor ManagementFinancial TargetsCapital Projects