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Management Accountant

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Kidlington

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Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Car scheme

Qualifications

Childcare
Procurement
ERP systems
Data analysis skills
Cost control
Analysis skills
Project management
Bachelor's degree
Product development
Mentoring
Contracts
Leadership

Full job description

Country/Region: GB

State: OXF

City: Kidlington

Job ID: 15890

Management Accountant

The Power of Now

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

An opportunity has arisen for a Cost Controller to join the Finance department.

About the role

The Cost Controller plays a pivotal role in maintaining the financial integrity, transparency, and performance of Fortescue Zero’s complex programmes. The role ensures that programme costs are accurately forecasted, monitored, and reported, enabling timely and informed decision-making. This position will play a key role in maintaining cost discipline, supporting commercial management, and driving continuous improvement in project financial performance.

The Cost Controller will partner closely with project management, engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to provide accurate cost insight, support change management processes, and ensure project budgets align with corporate and contractual requirements. Embody Fortescue’s Values in all interactions.

What you will do

Cost Management & Control
- Develop, maintain, and control programme cost baselines and budgets in alignment with approved project estimates.
- Track and manage actual costs, commitments, and forecasts against budget.
- Identify and analyse variances, risks, and opportunities, providing early warnings and recommended mitigation strategies.
- Prepare and issue accurate monthly cost reports and forecasts to key stakeholders.
- Ensure programme cost data integrity through consistent coding structures and cost breakdowns.
Forecasting & Reporting
- Prepare cost performance summaries, trend analyses, and earned value metrics.
- Lead monthly cost reviews with project leadership and contribute to management decision-making.
- Maintain alignment between cost, schedule, and scope through close coordination with planners and project engineers.
- Produce high-quality cost reports for internal governance, client reporting, and executive reviews.
Change Management
- Evaluate and quantify project changes and variations, ensuring accurate cost impact assessment.
- Support the change control process by maintaining registers and tracking approvals.
- Work collaboratively with contracts and procurement teams to ensure commercial impacts are captured and managed.
Systems, Governance & Process Improvement
- Administer and optimise project cost control systems.
- Ensure compliance with company cost control policies, standards, and financial governance requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the programme function.
Key Interfaces:
- Chief Product Manager and Project Managers
- Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing Teams
- Contracts, Commercial, and broader Finance Departments

About you

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in, Finance, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline.
Proven experience in project or programme cost control within a large-scale, complex environment.
Proven track record in cost forecasting, variance analysis, and cost risk management.
Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.

Core Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
Commercial acumen with sound understanding of contracts and procurement processes.
High attention to detail and accuracy under pressure.
Leadership and mentoring capability.

Preferred

Internationally accredited project controls certification (e.g., AACE, ICEC, PMI-SP).
Experience within industrial, mining, or heavy manufacturing sectors, ideally supporting electrification or product development programmes.
Knowledge of ERP, financial, and project management systems.

What is in it for you?

Our UK benefits include:

Bonus scheme
Aviva Pension
Group Life Assurance
Group Income Protection
Electric Car Scheme
Health Cash Plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Private Medical Insurance
26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
Childcare Benefits
Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

https://fortescue.com/careers

Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.

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