Project Cost Controller

JOB SUMMARY
The Project Cost Controller will be responsible for overseeing the financial management of Energy projects. The role focuses on project budgeting, cost control, financial reporting, and compliance with financing agreements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Budgeting & Financial Planning
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets for renewable energy investments, including solar, wind, battery storage, and other energy transition projects, or power transmission and distribution projects.
• Prepare financial forecasts, cash flow projections, and budget updates throughout project execution.
• Monitor project financial performance against approved budgets and business plans.
Cost Control & Project Performance Monitoring
• Implement robust cost control processes across all project phases.
• Analyze budget variances and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Review contractor invoices, purchase orders, change orders, and project commitments.
Financial Reporting
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual project financial reports.
• Deliver accurate reporting on project costs, commitments, cash flows, and forecast completion costs.
• Participate in month-end and year-end closing activities related to project entities.
Loan Facility & Covenant Compliance Management
• Monitor compliance with financing agreements, loan covenants, and lender requirements.
• Prepare and submit financial reports, compliance certificates, and other information required by lenders.
• Coordinate communications with lenders, and financial institutions.
• Support financing drawdowns, repayments, and debt service processes.
• Ensure all reporting obligations under project finance agreements are completed accurately and on time.
• Assist in audits and due diligence reviews related to financing arrangements.
Project Management Collaboration
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineering Teams, Procurement, Legal, and Treasury functions.
• Provide financial guidance and support to project teams.
• Participate in project review meetings and investment committee discussions.