Cost Controller (Maternity Cover)

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.

Transforming Waste into Value

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond..

Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com.

 

We are recruiting a Cost Controller (maternity cover) to support project delivery through effective cost management, forecasting, and financial control. This role will work closely with both site-based teams and Head Office stakeholders, playing a key part in ensuring financial performance and project success.

Location: Initially Farnborough (Head Office) for approximately 2 months, before transitioning to project site in London/Essex

Working Pattern: Hybrid (1–2 days home working, remainder on site, Monday–Friday) following initial onboarding period

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor project costs, analyse deviations from plan, and provide accurate cost forecasts (cost to complete).

• Collaborate closely with the Lead Project Controller and key stakeholders across Head Office (Zurich) and site teams.

• Manage local project costs, including petty cash, credit cards, and project bank accounts, in coordination with regional and HQ accounting.

• Support revenue recognition and project margin control through accruals for Civil and Site Lots.

• Review and approve subcontractor invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project budgets.

This posting reflects the main responsibilities of the position. Additional responsibilities and expectations will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience in cost control within construction, engineering, or project accounting environments.

• Strong knowledge of SAP (PS, SD, MM, FI modules).

• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel.

• Solid understanding of project controlling, financial management, and EPC contract structures.

• Experience with Percentage-of-Completion (PoC) accounting under IFRS is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to work independently and establish effective processes in new environments.

• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.

• Effective communicator, able to collaborate across multiple teams and stakeholders.

• Proactive, organised, and solution-oriented approach.

• Comfortable working in a dynamic, project-driven environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with regular reviews and bonus opportunities.

• Pension scheme, life insurance, and disability insurance.

• Private medical and dental cover.

• Collaborative, team-oriented culture within an international organisation.

• Clear career development and progression opportunities.

Why Join Kanadevia Inova?

 

• Be part of a leading global clean-energy and Energy-from-Waste business delivering critical global infrastructure

• Work on some of the largest and most complex EfW EPC projects 

• Join a company with a strong safety, quality and engineering-led culture

• Benefit from a stable platform backed by a global engineering group

• Access long-term career development and international opportunities

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.