V06287 - I&FS Project Controller

I&FS Project Controller
BAE Systems – Warton
12 Month Contract
£23.05 per hour PAYE or £30.90 via umbrella (inside IR35)
Hybrid – Minimum 3 days onsite per week

We are recruiting for an experienced I&FS Project Controller to join the Project Management Office at BAE Systems, Samlesbury.

You’ll play a key role in monitoring and controlling the Infrastructure & Facilities Services (I&FS) cost base, providing accurate financial reporting, forecasting and business insight across a portfolio of approximately 250 budget lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and control budgets, forecasts and Estimate at Completion (EAC).
• Analyse cost performance, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare monthly forecasts, accruals and financial reports.
• Work closely with Finance, Engineers, Team Leaders and Senior Management.
• Review budget performance and identify areas outside forecast.
• Support the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process.
• Monitor recruitment, headcount and resource plans.
• Analyse workload demand against available resources.
• Prepare clear reports and presentations for senior leadership.
• Support year-end accruals and invoice management.

About You

• Strong project controls or financial management experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPS, SUMIFS, Pivot Tables and dashboards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with cost and resource management.
• Understanding of project risks and opportunities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of IT business systems and reporting.
• A degree or relevant experience is desirable; APMQ or similar would be advantageous.

The Team
You’ll join a wider team of around 15 people, working closely with a core team of three within the PMO. The I&FS function supports the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the organisation’s estate, while the PMO provides leadership with visibility of cost, risk, resources and delivery performance.