Lead Specialist, Cost Control

KBR

Cost analysis and forecasting
Project risk monitoring
Maintain cost controls
The Lead Project Control Specialist will serve as a key contributor within both project and functional teams, engaging with all levels of Program and Finance Management as well as cross-functional colleagues

Job Summary

  • The Lead Project Control Specialist will serve as a key contributor within both project and functional teams, engaging with all levels of Program and Finance Management as well as cross-functional colleagues.
  • This role is responsible for developing forecasts, monitoring project risks, maintaining cost controls, and preparing cashflow reports, while ensuring full compliance across an assigned portfolio of projects with varying contract types, terms, and levels of complexity.
  • The Lead Project Control Specialist will also oversee the execution of functional objectives by providing leadership, guidance, and direction to team members, and will contribute to the development of broader functional strategies.

Matching Summary

The Lead Project Control Specialist will serve as a key contributor within both project and functional teams, engaging with all levels of Program and Finance Management as well as cross-functional colleagues.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cost analysis and forecasting
  • Project risk monitoring
  • Maintain cost controls
  • Prepare cashflow reports
  • Government contracting fundamentals
  • Highly advanced Excel skills

Nice-to-have

  • Leadership and team guidance
  • Develop functional strategies
  • Work independently under pressure
  • Handle multiple tasks
  • Strong work ethics
  • Mathematical/analytical skills

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years relevant work experience with CA/CWA/ACCA or CIMA
  • 15+ years relevant work experience with Semi-qualified professionals / undergraduate / Post graduate degree in commerce
  • Mastery of complex program management concepts
  • Knowledge of financial accounting principles (U.S. GAAP)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Work Rights

Not specified

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