Project Cost Controller | Renewable Energy Projects and Industrial Equipment

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Why Join This Team? This organization values accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and proactive thinking. They are looking for a finance professional who takes ownership, challenges the status quo constructively, and enjoys working closely with operational teams to drive efficiency and results. If you're passionate about project finance, business improvement, and delivering commercial value, this role offers an exciting platform to make a measurable impact. The Role As Project Controller, you will act as the financial business partner to project management teams, ensuring projects remain financially healthy, compliant, and aligned with business objectives. Your responsibilities will include: 📈 Financial Analysis & Project Control ✅ Preparing and maintaining accurate project forecasts, budgets, and cash flow projections ✅ Monitoring project costs, revenue, profitability, and performance throughout the project lifecycle ✅ Calculating and managing Work in Progress (WIP) ✅ Identifying financial risks, variances, and trends while recommending corrective actions ✅ Supporting project teams with financial planning and decision-making ✅ Monitoring project KPIs and ensuring targets are achieved ✅ Managing month-end financial controls, accruals, provisions, and reporting processes ⚠️ Risk Management & Governance ✅ Ensuring compliance with financial policies, procedures, and reporting standards ✅ Monitoring project financial performance and proactively addressing risks ✅ Supporting credit management, invoicing, and financial contractual compliance ✅ Assisting with internal and external audit requirements ✅ Maintaining strong financial controls and accurate project master data 🚀 Continuous Improvement ✅ Acting as the bridge between Finance and Operations ✅ Translating financial data into actionable business insights ✅ Identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls, and project performance ✅ Driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence 🤝 Stakeholder Engagement ✅ Partnering closely with Project Managers and operational teams ✅ Supporting decision-making through insightful financial reporting ✅ Presenting project performance information to key stakeholders ✅ Ensuring accurate and timely management reporting What We're Looking For Essential Requirements ✔ Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field ✔ Minimum 5 years' experience in Project Control, Cost Control, or Project Finance ✔ Strong budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and project accounting experience ✔ Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills ✔ Experience working within complex project-based environments ✔ Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance, and risk management ✔ Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills The Ideal Culture Fit We're looking for someone who: ✅ Takes ownership and accountability for results ✅ Is naturally analytical and detail-oriented ✅ Enjoys collaborating across functions and departments ✅ Can balance strategic thinking with operational execution ✅ Challenges constructively and contributes solutions ✅ Thrives in a culture of continuous improvement ✅ Is proactive, adaptable, and commercially aware What Success Looks Like You will become a trusted partner to project teams, delivering valuable financial insights that improve project outcomes, strengthen profitability, and support better business decisions. If you're looking for a role where your analysis drives action and your expertise helps shape project success, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of a business where financial excellence and operational success go hand in hand. Apply now! For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Finance, Accounting, Costing, FP&A, CA (SA), SAICA, SAIPA, CIMA If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. For more information, contact: Monique Du Preez Recruitment Consultant Connect with me on LinkedIn!