Project Cost Controller

About the role

The Project Cost Controller will oversee financial planning and control for digital transformation initiatives, ensuring projects stay within budget and comply with defence financial regulations. This role acts as the primary liaison for cost‑related matters, collaborating closely with project teams, procurement, and external suppliers.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed cost estimates for all phases of digital transformation projects.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to establish realistic budgets.
• Monitor project budgets and expenditures, prepare forecasts, and highlight potential variances.
• Implement cost‑control measures, generate detailed cost reports, and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Identify and analyze cost risks and variances, recommending mitigation strategies and conducting sensitivity analyses.
• Work closely with procurement teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure cost efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to defence financial regulations and maintain comprehensive documentation of cost‑management activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CCP, PMP, or AACE are advantageous.
• Proven experience in cost engineering, project controls, or financial management within defence, aerospace, or similarly complex sectors.
• Familiarity with defence‑specific cost‑management standards and practices.

Required skills

• Proficiency with cost estimation tools.