Manager, Financial Planning & Project Controls

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Reports To: Accounting Manager

Division: Finance

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Approved By: VP, Group Controller

Position Summary

The Cost Control Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating project cost control activities to ensure adherence to approved budgets and financial objectives. This role partners closely with project managers, finance, procurement, and other stakeholders to monitor forecasts, manage risk, and drive financial efficiency across projects. The position plays a critical role in providing visibility into cost performance and supporting informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Budgeting

• Establish and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and project control plans.
• Support development of project schedules, sequencing, and milestones to align with backlog and pipeline planning.
• Participate in project risk assessments and incorporate contingency planning into cost estimates.

Cost Control & Forecasting

• Collaborate with project teams to develop detailed project budgets and cost baselines.
• Track actual costs against budgets, report performance, and forecast final project costs.
• Monitor commitments, expenditures, and cash flow to ensure alignment with financial targets.
• Perform variance analysis and prepare detailed explanations of deviations and root causes.
• Coordinate with procurement and finance to ensure commitments are accurately recorded and controlled.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities related to change orders, claims, and scope variations.
• Assess financial impact of changes and update forecasts accordingly.
• Maintain a detailed change log and ensure forecasts reflect approved changes.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and present project cost control reports, including cost, schedule, and progress updates.
• Update Estimates at Completion (EAC) and forecast-to-complete metrics on a regular basis.
• Partner with technical resources to develop dashboards and trend analyses for management review.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve project performance and cost efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Cost Control team.
• Set clear objectives, provide regular feedback, and support professional development.
• Promote collaboration across a distributed team and foster a culture of accountability, curiosity, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Prior experience in project controls and/or project management.
• Strong knowledge of total cost management principles, including cost estimation, economic evaluation, cost control, cash flow management, cost performance measurement, and cost reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership and external partners.
• Proven ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and influence outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing teams.
• Self-starter with a hands‑on approach, strong work ethic, and proactive mindset.
• 8+ years of relevant industry experience.
• SAP experience is a plus.

Work Arrangement

• Hybrid work eligibility up to two days per week (subject to change).

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

Manufacturing, Wholesale, and Building Construction

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