Project Controller
Reference: 965419
Location: Tulsa (on-site)
Type: Permanent, Full-time
Sector: Energy & Infrastructure
Description
Our client is a leading global expert in the provision of specialist technical services and operates in several jurisdictions around the world. Across qualification, testing, fabrication, and construction, they deliver in complex and challenging environments to ensure that their clients achieve optimum asset protection and longevity.
The Role
The Project Controller is a newly established role designed to bridge project execution and financial oversight for capital and operational projects within the pipeline manufacturing sector. This position provides end-to-end visibility across the project lifecycle – from planning and scheduling through budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting – ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Positioned at a level above a traditional Project Accountant, this role combines hands-on project management with controller-level financial analysis, serving as the key liaison between operations, finance, and manufacturing leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Role Specific Responsibilities
Financial Planning, Analysis & Budgeting
Develop, monitor, and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost estimates in coordination with operations and finance leadership.
Perform financial planning and analysis (FP&A) for individual projects and the broader project pipeline, including variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast).
Prepare and present cost-to-complete analyses, margin analysis, and cash flow projections for active and upcoming projects.
Identify cost drivers, risks, and opportunities for efficiency, recommending corrective action when budgets or timelines are at risk.
Project Accounting & Cost Control
Review and validate project-related costs, including labour, materials, and overhead allocations, ensuring accurate cost coding and job costing.
Reconcile project financials on a recurring basis, ensuring alignment between project management systems and the general ledger.
Support month-end and project close-out processes, including final cost reconciliation and financial reporting.
Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and contract/customer billing requirements as applicable.
Systems, Reporting & Collaboration
Maintain project data integrity within SAP and/or IFS, including project structures, cost centres, WBS elements, and budgets.
Build and maintain reporting dashboards and templates to standardise project financial reporting across the pipeline manufacturing portfolio.
Partner with Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, and Executive leadership to align project execution with broader business objectives.
Support continuous improvement of project management and cost control processes, tools, and templates.
Key Requirements
Skills & Experience
Job Specific Education Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Construction/Project Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
Work Experience Required:
Demonstrative experience in project management, project accounting, financial analysis, or controllership, ideally within a manufacturing, industrial, energy, or pipeline-related environment.
Demonstrable experience managing project budgets, forecasts, and cost reporting for capital or operational projects.
Hands-on experience with SAP required; experience with IFS strongly preferred.
Experience in pipeline manufacturing, oil & gas, or a related heavy-industrial sector is a plus.
Skills & Knowledge Required:
Strong financial acumen with the ability to translate project activity into clear budget, forecast, and variance analysis.
Solid understanding of project management fundamentals: scheduling, scope management, resource planning, and risk management.
Proficiency with SAP (required) and IFS (preferred) for project cost tracking, budgeting, and reporting.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with project management or BI/reporting tools (e.g., MS Project, Power BI) is a plus.
Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial and project information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
High degree of integrity and sound judgment in handling confidential financial and project information.
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