Principal Cost Controller Submarines

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Cost ControllerLocation: Plymouth, Devon, UK, PL1 4SGBusiness Unit: SubmarinesAbout the roleHere at Babcock International were looking to recruit a Principal Cost Controller.Youll enhance project performance and stability through the collection, analysis, investigation and reporting of meaningful cost information to allow informed decision-making at a program, project and zonal level.You will be responsible for all aspects of cost control within one of the five principal zones on a DMP project. This will include governance and SME advice on cost capture; the collection, processing and analysis of actuals data; providing multi-layeredreporting both internally and externally and providing justification, analysis and recommendations based on data and supporting investigations. This role will also carry additional management responsibilities and will be responsible for the line managementas well as coordination of the workloads and outputs of the other zonal cost controllers (senior cost controllers).The role will be responsible for:* Managing actuals against multiple cost performance baselines* Managing change against multiple performance baselines* Producing internal and external monthly reporting* Conducting data analysis and recommendations* Coordinating forecasts from activity owners* Conducting variance investigations* Coordinating in-depth investigationsWhat do I need to do the roleYoull need APMP/ or equivalent, experience of a purpose-built cost management system , experience in industries including defence, engineering or construction and be educated to degree level (preferably in business, finance or engineering discipline).Would also like you to have experience in the following:Experience of a cost control/management environment:An understanding of project controls, specifically cost control, earned value, finance, scheduling or estimatingDesired Experience:APMP/ or equivalentExperience of a purpose-built cost management system (Cobra, Ecosys et cetera)Experience of Qualifying Defence ContractsEducated to degree level (preferably in business, finance or engineering discipline)Previous leadership and management experienceWhat else do I need to know* The successful candidate must be able to achieve the appropriate security clearance level for this role.* Please follow the link to find out more about how COVID-19 is impacting Recruitment and On-boarding for applicants: https://wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Babcock-Guidance-for-Applicants.pdf* We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.About Babcock InternationalFor more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of theirmost critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training.Were committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. The benefits you can expect to enjoy include a generous holiday entitlement, competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance and a share ownershipscheme. Youll benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential.Application GuidanceAll applications should be made online. Please use a desktop PC or laptop to create your account and apply for a job. Once youve completed this youll be able to apply to jobs from mobile devices.If you experience difficulties please check our career website for more information. Recruitment correspondence is normally by email so please check your email account and spam folder regularly.We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment.If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and we will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.Armed Forces CovenantWe are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and theUnited Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 weeks special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. To find out more please check our career website for more information.Closing Date: 13/07/2021

Keyskills :
APMP