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Project Cost Controller
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Sibelco is a global material solutions company. We mine, process and sell industrial minerals at locations worldwide, focused primarily on silica, clays, feldspathics and olivine. We are also leaders in glass recycling. The Sibelco Group operates over 110 production sites in 31 countries, with a team of over 5,000 people.
Location:
Charlotte Office
Role Purpose:
This is a central role to support the Directors for Major Projects with cost control on multiple projects:
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Ensure that the correct cost allocation methodology is used
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Maintain the cost allocation system, i.e. ensure correct set up of accounts and cost centres
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Process invoices and record project cost (actuals, accruals, commitments)
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Responsible for maintaining project budget
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Provide monthly forecast of remaining cost
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Proactively manage issues to ensure project remains on budget
Responsibilities:
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Work closely with Finance, aligning the consolidation and reporting tools with the recent changes/developments/requirements in the business
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Assist Director Projects to define detailed bottom-up requirements by account, cost center, major activity, and contract
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Co-ordinate with procurement and supply chain on pricing and purchasing issues
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Maintain record of prices in the system, to improve accuracy of estimates over time Keep record of trends and approved changes to project approved budget
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Liaise with Finance on budget transfers and cost reallocation
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Maintain the cost allocation system, i.e. ensure correct set up of accounts and cost centres
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Ensure that the correct cost allocation methodology is used and that costs are allocated to the correct cost centres
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Review project invoices and ensure compliance with contractual T&Cs
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Verify equipment/ material delivery or engineering/ construction progress in the field before processing invoices
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Compare actual expenditures against budget and latest project plan
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Proactively manage issues and develop strategies to ensure project remains on budget
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Escalate relevant information regarding unusual trend, invoices or cost flows
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Manage contingency drawdown
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Supply cost information to project director to avoid spending in excess of approved budget, and develop analysis that demonstrates where to focus to reduce cost
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Provide accurate cost information, i.e. budget, actuals (including accruals), commitments, and forecasts for the project monthly report
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Ensure full alignment between project and finance view on project cost (alignment between SAP, Our Investments and Power BI)
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Develop transparent cost reconciliations and accurate monthly and end-of-job cost forecasting
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Develop insightful cost reports to enable project director and Steerco to make informed decisions
About you:
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5 years experience in cost control in a project execution environment
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Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business Management, Economics, Construction Management, or Surveying
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Useful certifications: PMI, AACE, SP, PSP, PMP or CA
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English – proficient verbal & writing
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Other languages are an asset
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Strong IT skills
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Deep understanding of the SAP 4HANA or alternatively R3 FI-CO environment
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Detailed working knowledge of MS Excel
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Basic understanding of MS Project
But most importantly, if you embrace our core values, and if this role sparks your enthusiasm to apply your passion to contribute in a meaningful way as a part of Sibelco’s team of unique talents within a diverse international business community, then we very much look forward to hearing from you.
Please click apply to register your information and contact details on the recruitment portal so one of our team can get in touch.
Inclusive Team Culture:
Attractive Employer (sibelco.com)
Sibelco recognises the strength of our diverse global workforce and values difference and inclusion for all. Our rich mix of people bring an exciting exchange of ideas and knowledge to keep us moving forward and innovating new solutions. We seek talent of all backgrounds and abilities and continue to develop our leaders and our culture to help all current and new employees to grow and reach their full potential.
Salary & Benefits: We will gladly discuss these aspects with you at interview stage.
Meet our People:
Careers (sibelco.com)
Recruitment Process:
Recruitment process (sibelco.com)
We welcome your application and will make reasonable adjustments where required to support you through the selection process.
Sibelco Targets:
Sibelco priorities (sibelco.com)
We have set clearly defined sustainability priorities and targets, with key environmental and social objectives, which include Health & Safety, Climate & Energy, Community Engagement, Human Rights and Business Ethics.
Please note we have a Global Talent Acquisition Team and we will not therefore be requiring agency services
