Site Financial Controller (EPC)

TL;DR

Site Financial Controller (EPC): Monitoring and analyzing construction costs for waste-to-energy infrastructure projects with an accent on cost-to-complete forecasts and variance reporting. Focus on managing local construction costs, coordinating subcontractor invoices, and maintaining PoC revenue recognition under IFRS/GAAP.

Location: Site-based in Tilbury, UK, with mandatory relocation to successive UK construction sites every 6–9 months

Company

Global innovation leader in waste infrastructure specializing in waste-to-energy technology.

What you will do

• Analyze construction costs against project plans and provide cost-to-complete forecasts and variance reports.
• Serve as the primary site finance representative, managing and communicating all construction-related financials.
• Manage local construction costs and purchase orders while coordinating subcontractor invoice approvals.
• Handle accrual bookings and maintain PoC revenue recognition under IFRS and local GAAP.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and support the preparation of claims and client reports.
• Train site staff on financial procedures and maintain project data in Capri 2.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in project finance or quantity surveying, ideally within EPC or large industrial plant construction.
• Solid understanding of project controlling, cost forecasting, and PoC accounting.
• High flexibility and resilience to relocate with the team to successive UK construction sites every 6–9 months.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to make independent decisions in dynamic environments.
• Excellent communication skills and an intercultural mindset.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of ERP systems.
• Experience with Power BI.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive package with annual salary review and discretionary company-weighted bonus.
• Generous pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Comprehensive private medical and dental insurance, plus life and disability cover.
• 24 days annual leave with an option to purchase 5 additional days.
• Wellbeing support, employee assistance resources, and Cycle to Work scheme.