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London Approach · 2 weeks ago

Manager, Financial Planning & Project Controls

Pennsauken, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $160K/yr

8+ years exp

London Approach is a company specializing in financial planning and project controls. The Manager of Financial Planning & Project Controls is responsible for overseeing project cost control activities, partnering with various stakeholders to ensure adherence to budgets and financial objectives, and providing insights for improved project performance.

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Hiring Manager

Devon Centola

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and project control plans

Support development of project schedules, sequencing, and milestones to align with backlog and pipeline planning

Participate in project risk assessments and incorporate contingency planning into cost estimates

Collaborate with project teams to develop detailed project budgets and cost baselines

Track actual costs against budgets, report performance, and forecast final project costs

Monitor commitments, expenditures, and cash flow to ensure alignment with financial targets

Perform variance analysis and prepare detailed explanations of deviations and root causes

Coordinate with procurement and finance to ensure commitments are accurately recorded and controlled

Identify financial risks and opportunities related to change orders, claims, and scope variations

Assess financial impact of changes and update forecasts accordingly

Maintain a detailed change log and ensure forecasts reflect approved changes

Prepare and present project cost control reports, including cost, schedule, and progress updates

Update Estimates at Completion (EAC) and forecast-to-complete metrics on a regular basis

Partner with technical resources to develop dashboards and trend analyses for management review

Provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve project performance and cost efficiency

Lead, mentor, and develop the Cost Control team

Set clear objectives, provide regular feedback, and support professional development

Promote collaboration across a distributed team and foster a culture of accountability, curiosity, and continuous improvement

Qualification

Project controlsCost managementFinancial forecastingStakeholder managementSAPTeam leadershipCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsSelf-starter

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field

Prior experience in project controls and/or project management

Strong knowledge of total cost management principles, including cost estimation, economic evaluation, cost control, cash flow management, cost performance measurement, and cost reporting

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership and external partners

Proven ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and influence outcomes

Demonstrated experience managing and developing teams

Self-starter with a hands-on approach, strong work ethic, and proactive mindset

8+ years of relevant industry experience