Senior Cost Controller - Outside IR35

Scope of Work

The Cost Controller will provide independent cost oversight, reporting, and governance for the KJO DeSalter project. The role focuses on financial performance tracking, variance analysis, forecasting, and budget control to support project leadership. The contractor will operate autonomously, using their own methodology and tools to fulfil deliverables without supervision.

• Monthly Cost Performance Reports including CPI, SPI, and variance analysis.
• Updated cost forecasting model with risk‑adjusted projections.
• Budget tracking dashboards and expenditure summaries.
• Financial input into project status reports.
• Identification of cost efficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Cost risk register updates with mitigation recommendations.
• Independently provides financial reporting and trending for the Project Controls Manager (PCM).
• Prepare and manage the staffing plans (cost and job hours).
• Prepare and coordinate cost reports.
• Collect and classify cost engineering data.
• Performs data analysis and development.
• Duties completed independently, on time, and within agreed schedules and budgets.
• All tasks and milestones achieved in line with the project progress measurement system.
• Opportunities identified, risks mitigated, and appropriate actions implemented as they arise.

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