Lead cost control for pharmaceutical capital projects by monitoring budgets, spend, forecasts, risks, and variances. Produce financial reports and dashboards, identify savings opportunities, advise leadership, coordinate with project, engineering, procurement, finance, vendors, and contractors, and lead a team of cost controllers while improving cost-control systems and processes.
"}" data-trix-content-type="undefined" data-trix-id="325" >At MIGSO-PCUBED, we believe great ideas come from everywhere. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse community, which strengthens our ability to support clients. As a fast-growing organization, we value our people as our greatest asset and are committed to providing extensive learning and development opportunities to empower their growth alongside our ambitious goals.
We aim to create a culture where everyone is valued, inclusiveness is instinctive, and EDI is central to our values. With passion, we raise awareness, foster open dialogue, and empower everyone to contribute.
Key Responsibilities
As a Programme Cost Controller you will play a critical role in keeping the project financially disciplined, find efficiencies, and give leadership the insight they need to make good decisions.
Our offices are based in London, but we work with clients in Cambridge, being on site 3-4 days a week.
Key responsibilities include,
- 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
- Work closely with project management, engineering, procurement and finance teams, and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership
- Manage relationships with vendors and contractors to keep costs transparent and contracts honoured
- Lead and mentor a team of cost controllers, and improve cost control systems and tools
Globally, our clients are as diverse as they are influential so working in our company means making an impact on some of the largest and most interesting companies in the world.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
The successful candidate will have a combination of the below attributes – this is not a check list:
- 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
- SAP, Oracle or similar, plus advanced Excel
- The ability to explain financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Our Key Benefits
- 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: Enjoy comprehensive coverage that includes optical, dental, and hearing care for you and your family.
- RIDE2WORK Scheme: Save on commuting costs and promote a healthier lifestyle with our cycle-to-work initiative.
- Exciting Company Events: Participate in exclusive events across the UK, fostering team spirit and networking opportunities.
- Discounted Gym Membership: Stay active and healthy with access to discounted gym memberships.
- Retail Discounts: Take advantage of exclusive offers from a wide range of top retail stores.
MIGSO-PCUBED is an equal opportunities employer and seeks to employ a workforce which reflects the diverse community at large.
Please note that MIGSO-PCUBED:
- Does not extend unsolicited employment offers; offers are only extended after a thorough interview process.
- Does not charge (including through its external recruitment agency partners) prospective employees in any country any fees during the recruitment process.
- Will only contact you by email using an “migso-pcubed.com” domain.
About
MIGSO-PCUBED (MP) is a world leading consultancy dedicated to project, programme, portfolio and change management. We have become the trusted delivery partner of the most recognisable brands in Aerospace & Defence, Automotive, Transport, Financial Services & Technology, Life Sciences and Energy as well as Government organisations, helping them convert their big ideas into reality.We operate globally with offices across the UK, Europe, North America, South-East Asia, and Australia. Our services are based on cross-industry best practice and leverage over 30 years of learned expertise.We are a diverse global team of committed experts driven by excellence, creativity and pragmatism. Our unique ability is both to advise on how to implement major projects and business transformation initiatives; and to provide the people, tools and technology to follow through on those recommendations.
MIGSO-PCUBED London, England Office
3-5 Crutched Friars, London, United Kingdom, EC3N 2HT
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