Operations Cost Controller

About the role

The Operations Cost Controller acts as a business partner for its assigned remit, ensuring stakeholders achieve business objectives in operational effectiveness and efficiency, with reliable financial reporting and compliance with laws, regulations and standards. The role works closely with the Finance Manager, Unit Managers and the Engineering team so that costs are properly budgeted, coded and tracked.

Key responsibilities

• Create the annual budget in line with client and corporate requirements, and prepare budget reports to forecast and track costs, updating forecasts through budget variances.
• Ensure internal control compliance with regulations and policies, and challenge financial information so all viable options are considered.
• Work with colleagues across departments so costs are coded properly and ledger accounts are accurate.
• Review major contractor invoices against contract terms and/or purchase orders.
• Prepare monthly client invoices and periodic client financial reports.
• Track major repair costs, prepare monthly reconciliations and ensure costs booked are correctly allocated in the accounting system.
• Maintain the data platforms used for compiling data, monitor purchase order management in the cost control tool and prepare month-end accruals.

Required profile

• Two years' experience in a similar role.
• ACCA or its equivalent.
• CXC Mathematics and English.
• Ability to understand complex contracts and invoicing procedures.

Required skills

• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• High attention to detail.