Cost Control Specialist

2 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom ENGINEERINGUK Full time

As a key member of our Procurement and Commercial team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the growth of our business by providing commercial analysis activities for a major portfolio of projects across the Distribution business. Your expertise in cost control, forecasting, and budgeting will enable you to provide data-driven insights and analysis to support commercial reporting.

Working closely with the Procurement & Commercial Manager and Head of Procurement & Commercial, you will take a lead role in the coordination and fulfilment of all Cost Control activities required from the Procurement and Commercial team. Your strong stakeholder management and communication skills will be essential in liaising with and challenging all levels of the business.

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual who can drive continuous improvement and innovative thinking to challenge the norms and support the development of cost management processes and techniques within the business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide commercial analysis activities for a major portfolio of projects across the Distribution business
  • Develop and maintain cost control processes and procedures
  • Collaborate with the Procurement & Commercial Manager and Head of Procurement & Commercial to ensure effective Cost Control activities
  • Support the development of cost management processes and techniques within the business

Requirements:

  • Demonstrable experience and competency with all aspects of Cost Control including Cost Forecasting, Budgeting, Change Control, Cost Reporting, Variance Analysis and Accrual Generation
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • A strong drive for continuous improvement and innovative thinking

About Us:

At SSE, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer a range of benefits, including 34 days annual leave entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, and salary sacrifice car leasing. If you are a motivated and experienced individual who is passionate about cost control and commercial analysis, we would love to hear from you.


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