We are Reckitt
Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.
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Our Finance team is not just another department; we're strategic partners and catalysts for change, who use our expertise to drive sustainable growth and create and protect value for Reckitt. With a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and partnership, our inclusive, diverse and energised team breaks down traditional barriers, enabling you to thrive in a dynamic environment where you and your ideas matter. From leveraging insights and analysis to make data-driven decisions - to spearheading sustainable business practices that contribute to consistent and reliable business growth - we are unwaveringly passionate about making a meaningful impact, and always doing the right thing.
About the role
The Project Cost Controller is responsible for tracking, analyzing, and controlling the costs associated with engineering, construction, and other project activities. This role ensures that project budgets are adhered to, financial reporting is accurate and timely, and any potential cost overruns are identified and addressed proactively.
Your responsibilities
Cost Management:
• Monitor and control project expenditures.
• Develop and maintain detailed project cost forecasts and budgets.
• Track and report on project commitments, expenditures, and variances.
Budgeting & Forecasting:
• Assist in the preparation of project budgets in collaboration with project managers.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts, identifying any cost trends or issues.
Reporting:
• Prepare cost control reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide financial analysis, explanations for variances, and recommendations.
Risk & Change Management:
• Evaluate the financial impact of project changes and risks.
• Support the change management process, ensuring all changes are documented and approved.
Contract & Invoice Management:
• Validate supplier invoices against purchase orders and progress reports.
• Support the procurement team with financial reviews of supplier bids and contracts.
Collaboration:
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, finance teams, and other stakeholders.
• Provide cost control support throughout the full project lifecycle.
This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.
The experience we're looking for
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in project cost control, preferably in construction, oil & gas, infrastructure, or engineering industries.
• Strong knowledge of project cost control methodologies and tools.
• Proficient in MS Excel and cost management software (e.g., Primavera, SAP, Oracle, Aconex).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CCP – Certified Cost Professional, PMP) preferred.
• Experience with large-scale projects or international project environments preferred.
The skills for success
Project Management, Financial Reporting, Accounting principles, Financial Analysis and reporting.
What we offer
With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.
Salary Range
USD $100,000.00 - $150,000.00
Hiring Range: 100 - 125K
Pay Transparency
The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year. Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays; a 401(k) plan; 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; discounts; and much more. Our compensation and benefits packages aim to give our talent the reward, protection, and peace of mind they deserve. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact NAtalentacquisition@reckitt.com. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
Equality
We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.
