Cost Controller H/F - Groupe Legendre (Royaume-Uni) CDI

Acteur incontournable de la construction sur l'Arc Atlantique et en Ile de France, le Groupe Legendre est aujourd'hui présent sur le territoire national et à l'international au travers de ses 3 activités principales : Construction, Immobilier et Energie.

Entreprise familiale rennaise, avec plus de 2400 salariés et 1 Milliard d'euros de chiffres d'affaires en 2023, elle axe désormais son développement dans des secteurs géographiques où elle peut exporter son savoir-faire et démontrer sa valeur ajoutée.

Le Groupe Legendre connaît une croissance soutenue depuis sa création. Sa force est d'avoir su préserver, au fil de son développement, les qualités de proximité et d'indépendance d'un groupe familial bâti sur des valeurs fortes partagées par chaque collaborateur : rigueur, professionnalisme, implication, respect des engagements... et qui posent les fondements d'une autre vision de la construction. Are you a detail-driven finance professional looking to bring your expertise to international construction projects?

We are seeking a highly proactive and autonomous Cost Controller to oversee financial monitoring and cost management across multiple construction projects in the UK, Channel Islands (Jersey & Guernsey) and Switzerland.

This standalone role will work closely with project leads and senior management to drive financial accountability, compliance and performance. You will also collaborate with support functions including accounting and HR to ensure seamless financial operations and reporting.

The idea candidate will be hands-on, entrepreneurial and confident working across international jurisdictions.

The role is based in London but requires travels to France, Channel Islands and Switzerland. They might be based few weeks in Rennes, France (HQ).

Your main tasks:

1. Cost Control & Monitoring

- Track and monitor project costs throughout all phases of the project lifecycle, working closely with Project Leads.
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive cost control files, reports, and financial spreadsheets.
- Support Project Managers and Directors in analysing cost variances and identifying corrective actions.
- Monitor client and subcontractor payments to ensure deadlines are met.
- Oversee post-completion financial reconciliation and head office cost allocations.

2. Budgeting & Forecasting

- Assist in the preparation of overhead, project, and company budgets.
- Conduct monthly reviews of financial forecasts, analysing trends and variances.

3. Reporting & Analysis

- Prepare and maintain the monthly Business Unit Dashboard.
- Ensure accurate and timely cost records to support effective decision-making.
- Oversee performance bond tracking (setup and release), project insurance, and related documentation.

4. Compliance & Documentation

- Ensure adherence to company financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Represent the international business unit at Group level meetings.
- Adapt financial processes to meet local legal and business requirements.

5. Finance Systems

- Ensure accurate and up-to-date data entry within financial software systems.
- Act as the main point of contact for expense software queries and user support.
- Gather feedback and contribute to continuous improvement of financial tools and systems.

6. Accounting & Banking

- Monitor key cash flow indicators and proactively support improvement initiatives.
- Liaise closely with the international accounting team to ensure alignment, accuracy, and compliance.