Cost Control Finance

3 weeks ago

Bristol, United Kingdom Defence Equipment & Support Full time

**Job summary**

At Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) and the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA), we’re here to ensure the UK military is equipped, supported, and connected, as they protect life at home and overseas. We manage a vast range of complex projects to buy, support and supply vital equipment and services that the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force need, so they can operate safely and effectively.

Our people push for best-in-class every day - because it helps keep our nation safe. So whatever your background, whatever your skillset, if you’re driven to set new standards, find your place with us.

**Job description**

The Project Delivery function is responsible for providing the right information, at the right time, to support better-informed decisions. Driving accountability, responsibility and efficiency, our Project Delivery teams are involved in all phases of every project helping to predict and oversee time and cost management.

We're an Association for Project Management accredited organisation, and as part of our team you'll benefit from plenty of opportunities for development, on-going training, access to funded professional qualifications, and a c.27% employer pension contribution. You’ll also have access to a wide range of employee networks, including the Women’s Inclusive Network, Race & Culture Network, Pride Network, Disability Network - and many more. We recognise that the best people for the job may have commitments outside of work, so we’re pleased to promote flexible working to support our colleagues in balancing work and home life.

Project Delivery is a key function within DE&S/ SDA and plays a vital role in ensuring the success of projects by providing Estimating, Cost Control, Planning and Scheduling, Risk Management and Project Management. What makes us unique is that we are involved in all phases of a project from the proposal through to completion, ensuring work is delivered on time and within budget.

As a Cost Controller you will be responsible for the consistency and accuracy of management cost information and financial performance reporting the purchase of military equipment, as well as the support for it once its in use. The main part of this role is to record, analyse and report project costs and undertake related cost control activities, ensuring all financial and performance reporting requirements are met. You will also be required to provide assurance that projects comply with DE&S and Departmental policy in respect of all cost activities, providing support to, and working under the guidance of the Cost Control Finance Lead and the wider team.

You will be based at the Bristol Abbey Wood site. Initially you will be expected to attend the site more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, team and role that you will be filling in more detail. We operate a hybrid working environment and, once your manager feels that you are sufficiently settled in, the expectation will be to attend site according to business need, which can vary from role to role, but which can be on average is around twice a week. Whilst on site you will experience our impressive range of on-site facilities including a nursery, restaurants, coffee bistros and parking. Our sports facilities include a fully equipped gym and sports hall with bookable classes, as well as squash courts, tennis courts and a football pitch.

A background in the defence sector is not a prerequisite as we welcome applicants from a broad spectrum of industries and sectors.

Please note, due to security requirements, some posts may be reserved for Sole UK Nationals.

We strongly recommend tailoring your CV in line with our **CV guidance** before applying, with specific sections to highlight Key Achievements, Relevant Experience, and Applied Skills & Knowledge.

**About the role**

In this role, you will be entrusted with:

- Working with the Project Delivery Team to produce and report financial forecasting for 12-month and 10-year periods, collaborating with project managers, providing challenge, conducting variance analysis including financial risk commentary.
- Monitoring and recording spend using a variety of financial reports and systems; and reconciliation with accounting systems to produce month end management accounts. Ensuring a clear audit trail and consistently monitor project cost spend against these approvals.
- Producing accrual and general journals to ensure robust supporting evidence is included.
- Actively supporting the Cost Control Finance lead with any audit and compliance requests.
- Providing Financial input, challenge and information at the Monthly Financial Performance review with the wider delivery team to empower stakeholder decision making.
- Working closely with the wider delivery team to implement Cost Loaded Schedules to drive forecasting.
- Assisting with the production of Earned Value Management analysis to demonstrate project performance and analyse variances t

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