Cost Controller – Graduate

United Infrastructure Ltd

. Assist with monitoring project costs against approved budgets and forecasts .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeAberdeen • United KingdomEntry LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and numerical skills essential for monitoring project costs, preparing financial reports, and ensuring accurate project financial information. Proficient in cost management, budgeting, and financial forecasting, with a solid understanding of accounting principles.

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Cost ManagementFinancial ReportingMicrosoft ExcelData AnalysisProject Controls

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Hard Skills

Cost TrackingBudgetingForecastingData TransformationFinancial AnalysisCost Variance IdentificationReconciliationPurchase Order ReviewAccruals ManagementCost Reporting

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAbility to Work to Tight DeadlinesAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcel Pivot TablesPython Scripts

Certifications & Qualifications

Qualification in Project ControlsTraining in Cost Management

Industry Keywords

Financial GovernanceCost Control ProceduresProject Financial PerformanceCommercial Controls

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with monitoring project costs against approved budgets and forecasts
Maintain accurate cost trackers, budgets, commitments, and expenditure records
Review and reconcile purchase orders, invoices, accruals, and actual costs
Support the preparation of weekly and monthly cost reports
Support the preparation of monthly application for payment
Identify and investigate cost variances, escalating significant issues to the Project Controller / Project Controls Manager
Assist with cost forecasting and estimating the expected final project cost
Monitor committed costs and outstanding purchase orders to ensure accurate project reporting
Work closely with Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial, Planning, and Risk teams to resolve cost queries
Assist with month-end reporting, reconciliations, and financial close activities
Maintain and update cost-control spreadsheets, dashboards, and reporting systems
Support the identification of cost risks, potential overspends, and savings opportunities
Produce cost summaries, dashboards, and management information as required
Ensure project financial information is accurate, complete, and submitted within reporting deadlines
Follow established cost-control procedures, financial policies, and governance requirements
Contribute to improving cost-control processes, reporting templates, and data quality
Develop an understanding of project financial performance, forecasting, and commercial controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

Recent graduate
Experience using Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis
Python Scripts
Data transformation
Qualification or training in Project Controls or Cost Management
Ability to work to tight deadlines and regular reporting cycles
Degree, HND, or HNC in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline
Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
Good working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office
Basic understanding of accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
Ability to analyse financial information and identify cost variances and discrepancies