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Junior Cost Controller

Balfour Beatty Vinci -
Birmingham

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Free parking
Free flu jabs
Company pension
Free or subsidised travel

Qualifications

Cost management
Financial reconciliation support
Management accounting expertise
Cost control
Analysis skills
Cost accounting
Forecasting
Overseeing budgeting and forecasting
Ongoing financial performance monitoring

Full job description

HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2’s construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire.

Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or officed based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.

Current Opportunity: Junior Cost Controller

Location: Birmingham

Accountabilities:

Budgeting and Forecasting

Supports preparation of the MEP/PST budget and forecast in collaboration with the commercial, delivery and finance teams.

Cost & Data Validation

Ensures accurate analytical coding for recorded expenses; conducts weekly reviews of labour and plant reports.

Supports validation of monthly subcontract liabilities against applications, working closely with the QS team to help ensure accuracy; assists with timely recording of liabilities in the accounting system.

Supports data integrity of the accounting system/records by checking transactions posted, escalating discrepancies to the Cost Controller/Financial Controller.

Supports verification of labour hours and labour costs, helping to check that recorded hours match the time-keeping system.

Supports verification of plant and machinery recharges, helping to check that amounts match supporting backup files.

Month-End Activities

Supports monthly financial close activities, including:

o Coordinating with the Finance Department to ensure costs and accruals are accurately captured for month-end.

o Assisting with variance analysis (outputs, Labour hours, rates, quantities, machine efficiencies) for self-delivery and subcontracted works, working with Commercial and Delivery on key changes.

o Supporting Regional Performance Reviews (RPR) by helping analyse variances against forecast and drafting commentary.

Monitoring, Reporting & Governance

Maintains monitoring systems for cost indicators, targets and standards as directed.

Prepares ad hoc cost analysis as requested.

Escalates budget variations and irregularities to the Cost Controller/Financial Controller.

Essential Experience:

Some exposure to a contracting/project’s environment is preferable but not essential.

Developing knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting and forecasting.

Good Excel and analytical skills.

Self-starter, motivated and dedicated, keen to develop within a finance career path.

May require some travel; predominantly site-office based

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Why Join Us:

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)

Family-friendly policies

Excellent pension & healthcare

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

About Us

Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.

Flexible Working

We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.

Job Overview

Internal reference
MEP0185
Job status
Full time
Closing date
01/09/2026
Location
Birmingham
Hours per week
40

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