Project Controller

Harper May is working with a consultancy group that is seeking a Project Controller to support financial oversight and performance across a portfolio of projects. The business operates in a fast-paced, service-led environment and is focused on improving project visibility, strengthening financial controls, and supporting effective commercial delivery.

The Role

The Project Controller will play a key role in monitoring project performance, supporting financial reporting, and working closely with project teams to ensure accurate tracking of revenue, costs, and delivery. The role will also involve partnering with operational stakeholders to provide insight, challenge assumptions, and support decision-making across projects.

This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys working across both finance and operations in a project-led environment.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor financial performance across a portfolio of projectsTrack project costs, revenue, and margins to support accurate reportingSupport project budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activitiesPrepare project performance reports and dashboards to support decision-makingPartner with project managers and delivery teams to provide financial insightIdentify variances, risks, and performance issues, supporting corrective action where requiredWork closely with operational teams to improve financial visibility across projectsReview timesheet, billing, and resource data to ensure accurate reportingSupport revenue recognition and project accounting processes where requiredMaintain strong controls around project reporting and data accuracyContribute to improvements in project reporting, processes, and financial oversight

Candidate Profile

Experience in a Project Controller, Project Accountant, or similar roleDegree qualified in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experienceBackground within consultancy, professional services, or another project-led environmentStrong understanding of project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and margin analysisExperience working closely with operational or delivery teamsStrong Excel skills and confidence working with financial and operational dataGood attention to detail and strong analytical capabilityComfortable communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholdersOrganised, proactive, and able to manage multiple prioritiesExperience in a regulated or structured environment is advantageous