Apollo

Cost Controller

Apollo

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Aberdeen • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Work with project teams to ensure accurate cost reporting against approved budgets.
  • Monitor and track actual costs, commitments, variances, and forecasted spend.
  • Produce clear, concise internal and client‑facing cost reports, aligned with project and contractual requirements.
  • Analyse and communicate the financial impact of project changes, risks and opportunities.
  • Ensure all costs are captured accurately, with full transparency and traceability.
  • Contribute to project reviews by providing insight on cost performance and forecast trends.
  • Collaborate with engineering, planning, and project management teams to maintain integrated and aligned reporting.
  • Maintain and update cost control spreadsheets and tools; create and improve templates where required.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Cost Controller or similar project finance role.
  • Background in small/medium consultancy or project-based environments (essential).
  • Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Able to manage competing priorities and deadlines across multiple projects.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Fully competent in Microsoft Excel (lookup functions, pivot tables, data analysis, dashboards).
  • Experience working closely with engineering and planning teams, preferably within the energy, engineering, or project delivery sectors.
  • Familiarity with cost control methodologies and project financial principles.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
cost reportingcost controlfinancial analysisdata analysisforecastingbudget managementvariance analysiscost performanceproject financial principlescost control methodologies
Soft Skills
organizational skillsattention to detailcommunication skillsstakeholder engagementtime managementprioritizationcollaborationinsight provision