Cost Controller - Ohio - 12-Month ContractWe are seeking an experienced Cost Control Specialist to support our client's large scale capital project. This role will focus on analyzing data, managing project costs, and coordinating trade-off decisions to help the project remain within its financial limits. Key Responsibilities:
- Collect, analyze, and track all project costs to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Evaluate cost trends and discrepancies, identifying areas for potential savings.
- Work closely with project stakeholders to prioritize spending by evaluating and coordinating trade-off decisions to manage the project within budget.
- Develop, propose, and present solutions to manage and mitigate cost-related issues, ensuring the project's financial objectives are met.
- Communicate effectively with the project team, procurement, finance, and other departments to provide cost insights and support prioritization without imposing decisions.
- Implement cost reduction strategies based on best practices and previous experience with financially constrained projects. Ensure cost reduction efforts do not compromise project quality or safety.
- Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports to project leadership, detailing budget status, expenditure tracking, and financial forecasts.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 8-10 years in a cost control, finance, or procurement role within large-scale capital projects, ideally in the pharmaceutical or related regulated industries.
- Proven experience managing or analyzing finances for large-scale capital projects (typically $150M+), particularly those facing budget constraints or needing cost reduction efforts.
- Advanced proficiency in data analysis and financial tracking, with the ability to interpret large data sets and provide actionable insights.
- Demonstrated success in assessing trade-offs, prioritizing spending, and implementing cost-cutting initiatives in budget-constrained environments.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proven track record of effective cross-functional collaboration. Ability to present financial data clearly and advise without dictating decisions.
Technical Skills & Certifications:
- Proficiency in financial analysis software (SAP, Ariba), cost management tools, and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, data analysis functions, etc.).
- Certifications (Preferred): Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or other relevant certifications.
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