115 Cost Control jobs in the United Kingdom
Lead Cost Control Engineer
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About Us:
At GE Vernova Grid Solutions, we are at the forefront of the energy transition, providing cutting-edge grid technologies to create a more reliable and sustainable energy future. With over 13,000 dedicated employees globally, we are committed to integrating renewable energy sources into the grid and driving towards a carbon-neutral world.
**Job Description**
**Why Join Us?**
+ **Make a Difference:** Be part of a team that is pioneering the energy transition and making a tangible impact on the world.
+ **Innovative Projects:** Work on unique, challenging, and game-changing projects that push the boundaries of what's possible.
+ **Collaborative Environment:** Join a community of committed, loyal colleagues who are passionate about finding the best solutions.
+ **Growth Opportunities:** Enjoy competitive benefits, private health insurance, and great development opportunities in a dynamic, international working environment.
**Responsibilities and Accountabilities**
+ Maintains project cost to complete budgets in alignment with as sold position and in coordination with budget holders, consistently with actual progress and trend.
+ Supports forecast estimation and verifies the accuracy of the actual to date cost (material, labor, manufactured costs, suppliers' invoices, timesheets, travel expenses).
+ Drive and challenge budget at completion, with analysis through various means (earned value, productivity, cost ratio, market trends.). Validates accuracy of estimates.
+ Develop mitigations / catch up plans in alignment with functional leaders and Project Manager.
+ Aligns with project team and time schedule to ensure forecasted cost risks are accurately captured and costs time phased.
+ Checks and controls cost movements, compares with current scope and progress as well as with previous forecast.
+ Communicates cost status / forecasts / risk to budget holders and drives / supports risk mitigation and cost out.
+ Presents all financial data in a transparent way, attends project and management review to present cost status, budget deviations and root causes.
+ Aligns with Finance Controller to ensure reconciliation takes place between approved project financial data and books.
+ Aligns with planner to ensure costs and schedule are aligned, providing time phased cost forecasts for sales pacing.
+ Reports on cost movement root causes impacting sales targets.
+ Support disputes and analysis of claims.
**Qualifications & Experience**
+ Degree in engineering (with financial awareness)
+ Advanced and demonstrated years experience of cost controls / project controls / project management on large & complex or turnkey infrastructure projects.
+ Experience in risk management processes and tools.
+ Knowledge of ERP systems is an asset (SAP preferred).
+ Experience managing small teams within a large project is an asset.
+ Project planning experience / good P6 planning software understanding is an asset.
**What we offer:**
A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.
**Ready to Make an Impact?**
If you are passionate about driving the energy transition and want to be part of a team that is electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies, apply now!
**Apply Today and Be Part of the Change!**
**Additional Information**
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Lead Cost Control Engineer
Posted 4 days ago
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As related customer equipment, faciliaties or infrastructure projects: responsible for project delivery, profit & loss accountability, and customer satisfaction through management of project related activities and resources. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).
**Job Description**
**Roles and Responsibilities**
+ Ensures project costs (estimates and actuals) are accurately integrated into project planning scenario. Responsible for monitoring progress and producing accurate projections. Liase with the finance team to ensure project reporting and accounting is in accordance with Company guidelines. Analyze exection performance of project(s) and propose action plans to improve financial profile and mitigate identified risks.
+ Includes direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
+ Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
+ Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
+ Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.
**Required Qualifications**
+ For roles outside of the USA- This role requires advanced experience in the Project Management & Project Costing. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
+ For roles in USA - Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).
**Desired Characteristics**
+ Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.Note: **To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA.** **For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.**
**Additional Information**
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Head of Cost Financial Control
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JOB TITLE:
Head of Cost Financial Control
SALARY:
£114,810 - £35,070
LOCATION(S):
Edinburgh & Bristol
HOURS:
Full time
WORKING PATTERN:
Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at one of our office sites.
About this opportunity
This exciting leadership role offers the opportunity to lead, build and motivate a team of c.90 finance professionals in the Cost Centre of Excellence. This role provides leadership to the Invoice & Expenses, Cost Journals and Control & Reporting Teams, partnering with cost stakeholder aligned teams and other parts of Finance to deliver a robust control environment.
You'll join us in Group Cost Management (part of Group Cost & Investments), a key function within the Finance community of LBG and end to end cost management. We're c.300 colleagues based across 4 main hubs, with responsibilities including cost planning & forecasting, investment management, cost reporting and cost charging covering c .7bn P&L and bn Investment.
The team has begun a significant Transformation journey, and you will be part of influencing, designing and implementing this over the long term to deliver an improved colleague and customer experience.
Day to day you'll:
- Lead and develop a high-performing and resilient team of c 90 people. Provide oversight, guidance and training support as needed to deliver on the objectives of the team.
- Oversee and lead the day-to-day operations ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with internal SLAs and regulatory requirements
- Responsible for ensuring robust risk and controls management processes, including SOX and RCSA, are embedded within the team, and instil a 'no-surprises' high quality Financial Control environment. This includes appropriate monitoring of compliance and engagement with Internal and External audit teams.
- Ownership of the Oracle cost dashboards, development and access management including prioritisation of the reporting backlog with the Platform
- Coordinate the monthly processes and associated reconciliations and analysis to ensure cost journals and balances are substantiated to appropriate standards
- Own and be accountable in driving resolution of issues at pace, collaborating effectively across internal and external stakeholders to get the best solution for LBG.
- Drive an environment of curiosity, continuous improvement and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the team
- Ensure compliance with the relevant consumer codes of practice such as PPP, continually driving better results.
- As a key member of the Leadership team, drive the cultural change to ensure that GC&I is well placed to deliver for now and for the future
- Drive and positively influence key GC&I partners including Platform, Sourcing, Finance Directors, Risk Partners, External auditors and Suppliers
Why Lloyds Banking Group
If you think all banks are the same, you'd be wrong. We're an innovative, fast-changing business that's shaping finance as a force for good. A bank that's empowering its people to innovate, explore possibilities and grow with purpose.
What you'll need
- A qualified accountant with significant PQE preferably in the financial services industry
- Experienced leader with drive, energy and a growth mindset, who leads by example and has led a large team
- Proficient in P2P, AR, reconciliation and controls processes and tools; combined with team leadership experience in this area
- Ability to attract, inspire and lead a successful, diverse professional team actively managing performance to realise potential and retain talent.
- Strategic thinker, with a passion for creating and driving future transformation and continuous improvement within Finance teams
- Strong experience in Risk and Control frameworks, including LBG ORSCA and SOX, and liaising with External Auditors
- Prior experience of leading through system, process or cultural change
- Excellent communicator, able to influence and articulate complex issues at all levels across LBG, building strong diverse working relationships across different parts of the Group
About working for us
Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities, and we're committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop.
We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative.
We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. And, as a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long-term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme.
We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need.
We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:
- A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
- An annual performance-related bonus
- Share schemes including free shares
- Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
- 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
- A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies
With our breadth, reach and diversity, we provide excellent opportunities for career growth and development. You'll get plenty of support, and you'll be surrounded by people who empower you to take the initiative, form relationships and make it happen. Together we can make a positive difference to our customers, our colleagues and our communities
If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch
We'd love to hear from you
Financial Planning Analyst
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Are you a qualified or part-qualified finance professional with experience navigating the complexities of global or multi-region finance? We’re looking for an FP&A Analyst to join our team on a 6-month contract, providing key financial insights across diverse international markets.
About the Role
As our FP&A Analyst, you’ll play a critical role in supporting financial planning and analysis across multiple regions. You’ll help deliver accurate forecasts, performance analysis, and financial reporting to drive strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across multiple regions
- Consolidate financial data and deliver insights to senior stakeholders
- Navigate financial complexities across different international markets
- Collaborate with global teams to align financial strategies
- Assist in improving financial processes and reporting standards
What We’re Looking For
- Part Qualified/ or Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Proven experience in a global or multi-region finance role
- Strong understanding of international financial regulations and market differences
- Excellent analytical and Excel skills
- Ability to work independently and communicate complex data clearly
Why Join Us?
This is a great opportunity to bring your global finance expertise to a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your insights will make a real impact. If you're looking to expand your international finance experience in a dynamic role, we’d love to hear from you.
Financial Planning Consultant
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Join a fast-growing Platinum Workday Partner recognised for delivering innovative cloud-based solutions on Adaptive Planning. They are passionate about empowering organisations through technology, driving digital transformation, and building lasting client relationships. As part of their expanding Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) practice, they are seeking experienced consultants who are eager to make an impact with one of the market’s leading planning solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver and support end-to-end Workday Adaptive Planning implementations, from initial discovery through to deployment.
- Engage with clients to gather and analyse business requirements, translating them into practical and scalable EPM solutions.
- Develop and configure planning models for budgeting, forecasting, workforce planning , and financial reporting .
- Develop integrations between Adaptive Planning and ERP/HCM systems.
- Deliver user training, documentation, and post-implementation support.
- Contribute to internal best practices, accelerators, and methodology improvements within the EPM practice.
- Collaborate with project managers, finance leaders, and technical specialists to ensure successful outcomes for clients.
Requirements:
- Proven consulting experience implementing or supporting an EPM/CPM tool, such as Workday Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, OneStream, Vena, Tagetik, or Oracle PBCS.
- Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in a client-facing consulting or solution delivery role.
- Strong FP&A domain knowledge , including planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Analytical mindset with a proactive, problem-solving approach.
- Background in management consulting, finance transformation, or system implementation.
- Experience in SaaS environments and cloud-based tools.
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field (professional accounting qualification or MBA advantageous).
- Full UK driving licence and ability to travel for work.
Financial Planning Consultant
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Employment Type: Contract
Start: ASAP (October/November 2025)
Duration: 6 Months
Location: West Midlands, UK - Hybrid
Language(s): English
Focus on SAP is a specialist SAP and ERP Recruitment organisation offering both permanent and contract staffing solutions on a global scale.
Client – Partnered with a global leader in digital transformation and IT services, working with some of the world’s biggest brands. Their mission is not only to deliver cutting-edge technology but also to empower organisations to create meaningful impact for the people and communities they serve. For you, this means working on challenging projects that demand innovation, collaboration, and thought leadership .
Role – We are seeking an experienced Financial Planning Consultant with hands-on expertise in Workday Adaptive Planning (Adaptive Insights) to support a leading UK organisation. This role will focus on designing, configuring, and maintaining Adaptive Planning models, enabling better forecasting, budgeting, and reporting capabilities across the organisation. You will collaborate closely with Finance and FP&A teams, ensuring planning processes are efficient, scalable, and aligned with strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, configure, and maintain Adaptive Planning models , dashboards, reports, and templates.
- Partner with Finance, FP&A, and business teams to gather requirements and build effective planning solutions.
- Manage and optimise integrations between Adaptive Planning and enterprise systems (e.g., Workday Financials).
- Lead end-to-end implementation projects , managing project timelines, risks, and quality assurance.
- Support forecasting, budgeting, and reporting initiatives to enhance financial insight and control.
Key Skills:
- Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
- Proficiency in Adaptive Planning configuration , report design, and troubleshooting.
- Hands-on experience with model building, data integrations, and automation .
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders.
- Collaborative and adaptable, able to partner across finance and IT functions.
Applicants must be a UK resident and holds a valid right to work status.
Financial Planning Administrator
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**Financial planning administrator – Meriden, Coventry
Salary: £25,000 – £0,000
Duration: Full time, Permanent, Flexible, Hybrid, Part time**
We are working with a well renowned financial planning firm who are looking for a new Financial Planning Administrator to join their busy Meriden office and assist in providing a highly personalised financial planning and investment management service. The role can offer a competitive salary, flexible and home working as well as opportunity to take exams and continue in your career development.
Financial Planning Administrator Key Responsibilities
- Processing new business: investments, pensions
- Liaising with third party providers
- Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the financial advisors
- Client Servicing: Respond to client inquiries, address general service requests, and provide information on account balances, transactions, and administrative procedures.
- Document Preparation: Prepare and review necessary paperwork, including investment applications, client agreements, transfer forms, annual review packs
- Process Transactions: Facilitate client transactions, such as trade execution, account transfers, withdrawals, and contributions, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
What's on offer for the Financial Planning Administrator?
- Hybrid and flexible work
- 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- 8% Employer contribution pension
- Life Assurance
- Auto-enrolment pension
- exam/study support
- Free on-site parking.
What's next?
Apply today to be considered for this Financial Planning Administrator opportunity. If suitable, one of our specialist consultants will be in contact to discuss the opportunity with you in detail prior to submitting your CV to the client. In this discussion we will aim to identify your specific skills and motivations, and where appropriate recommend other relevant opportunities to you that match your requirements.
Additionally, refer a friend or colleague to us and receive 00 if we assist them in securing a new career.
Synonyms: Client Services Administrator, Sales Support, Client Support Administrator, Business Support, Client Delivery, IFA Admin, Financial Services Administrator, Financial Administrator, Wealth Administrator, Financial Planning Administrator
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Financial Planning Administrator
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Financial Planning Administrator (Team Leader)
Location: Glossop
Salary: Up to £30,000 Bonus Scheme
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm
Reference Number: 9871
Are you a highly organised, people-focused professional looking for your next challenge? Recruit UK is proud to be working with a well-respected financial services firm who are expanding its team in Glossop. They are seeking a Financial Planning Administrator who can take ownership of daily operations and help deliver exceptional service to their clients.
This is an exciting time to join a company that is growing rapidly and values a culture built on integrity, care, and collaboration. You'll be joining a supportive, driven team who are passionate about making a positive difference—both to their clients and to each other.
Financial Planning experience is desirable but is NOT required to apply, as long as you have the right transferable experience from your current sector.
About the Opportunity:
As a Financial Planning Administrator, you will play a central role in the smooth running of the office. You'll work closely with Independent Financial Advisers and a dedicated administration team, taking responsibility for office coordination, client experience, internal reporting, and supporting ongoing business development.
You'll be fully trained on internal systems and processes and mentored to understand the complete client journey—so you can be confident in delivering a high level of service from day one.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage daily office operations and ensure the office runs efficiently
- Host and lead weekly office meetings, ensuring follow-ups are actioned
- Organise client events and support local networking activities
- Prepare business reports for finance and key stakeholders
- Mentor and support team members, sharing knowledge and best practices
- Process new and existing business administration
- Liaise with providers and internal departments as needed
- Prepare valuation reports, client meeting packs, and suitability letters
- Maintain accurate client records in the back-office system
- Ensure documentation is complete and compliant
- Provide timely follow-up after client meetings
What We're Looking For:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Confident working with Microsoft Office and financial systems
- High attention to detail and organisational ability
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and taking initiative
- Comfortable working in a close-knit, fast-paced team environment
- Professional telephone manner and a client-first attitude
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks
- Previous experience in a financial services or office management role is desirable
What's on Offer:
- Starting salary of up to £30,000
- Bonus scheme of up to 15%
- Employee ownership & profit share scheme
- Gateway into the financial planning industry.
- Structured training and mentorship to support your development
- A competitive salary and bonus scheme
- Private health insurance, pension scheme, and Employee Assistance Programme
- Career progression opportunities within a growing and respected organisation
- A collaborative and inclusive working environment
Financial Planning Consultant
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Role:
Financial Planning Consultant with Adaptive Modeling experience
Responsibilities:
• Design, configure, and maintain Adaptive Planning models, dashboards, reports, and templates
• Collaborate with finance, FP&A, and other business teams to gather requirements and translate them into effective planning solutions
• Manage and optimize integrations between Adaptive Planning and other enterprise systems, such as Workday Financials
• Lead end-to-end implementation projects, manage project risks, resources, and quality assurance
Mandatory Skills:
• Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes
• Proficiency in configuring models, reports, and integrations, as well as troubleshooting system issues
• Adaptive Insights
Desirable Knowledge:
• Credibility with senior stakeholders
• This individual will collaborate with stakeholders across different teams to ensure that the needs of a wide range of internal customers are being met.
Interim Financial Planning
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My client is part of an ambitious new government initiative that seeks to create a new online platform to empower digital creators to license and commercialise their work to AL developers and innovators.
At the very beginning of this exciting enterprise, my client is assembling a small, dynamic project team to deliver a pilot platform, investigating assumptions, commerciality and scalable access. As such they are looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Project Lead who can take responsibility for evaluating the commercial model and pricing.
Reporting into the Project Director key responsibilities will include:
- Develop and present strategic modelling options within a developed finance framework including best, worst and base case.
- Using dynamic financial models which can be adjusted to reflect and stress test different scenarios.
- Effectively use analysis to identify variation from expectations and proactively develop alternative routes to course correct or optimise.
- Develop and implement financial planning and budgeting processes for the project.
- Collaborate with the project team to integrate financial considerations into business decisions and development plans.
The successful candidate will be a fully qualified Accountant who thrives in ambiguity and startup-like environments. Ideally coming from the technology/ digital sector, you will be an expert in complex commercial analysis and financial planning. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communications skills required.