Finance Project Controller

Job Posted: 9 June 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Subject to Experience
• Industries: Banking & Financial Engineering Manufacturing

Rheinmetall Electronics UK (REUK) Ltd operates internationally, designing and manufacturing advanced electronics products and systems for the communications, defence, security and government services market.

We are excited to announce that we are building upon the commercial success achieved to date, and have an opportunity to join our rapidly expanding team as a Finance Project Controller.

The role supports Programme and Portfolio Management through the delivery of accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and ERP data management (SAP). It ensures financial transparency and control across projects while maintaining alignment with company financial strategy and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong interest in financial data analysis within a technology-led manufacturing environment, with a proven history of implementing robust controls and delivering accurate reporting across cross-functional engineering, operations, and finance stakeholders. This is a finance-led role, focused on data, reporting, and financial performance. Accountability for project delivery, scope, and schedule remains with Project Managers.

Responsibilities & Tasks:

Financial Planning & Control

Produce monthly cost reports, tracking actuals vs forecast and highlighting variances, risks, and opportunities.

Monitor and analyse project margins, cost performance, and financial health.

Support operating cost and production cost analysis across programmes.

Contribute to financial planning, budgeting, and reforecasting cycles.

Report on financial aspects to senior leadership.

Check and manage the Value of Production (VOP), making sure production figures match financial records, and investigate and fix any differences.

ERP (SAP Business One) & Data Management

Ensure all projects are accurately set up and maintained in SAP B1, including cost centres and milestones.

Maintain and validate financial and operational project data within ERP systems.

Manage project booking points and allocate costs in line with key engineering and production milestones.

Audit ERP data to identify discrepancies and drive corrective actions.

Project & Portfolio Reporting (PMO Support)

Generate standardised PMO reports and dashboards for Programme, Portfolio, and senior management review.

Provide data-driven insights into project performance (cost, schedule trends, resource utilisation from a financial perspective).

Ensure consistency and integrity of portfolio-level data used in reporting.

Support Programme and Portfolio Managers with financial inputs for governance reviews

Cost Control & Analysis

Collect, validate, and challenge financial and operational data to ensure accuracy.

Deliver variance analysis (forecast vs actual) for Finance and PMO stakeholders.

Support the preparation of cost and pricing inputs for change requests.

Assist in financial risk identification and monitoring, ensuring alignment with provisions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure financial alignment with production realities.

Support communication of financial performance to: Head of Programmes, CFO / Finance Director Programmes teams.

Contribute to process improvement initiatives across finance and PMO functions.

Continuous Improvement & Process Optimisation

Identify ways to improve project and cost control processes to make them more efficient and accurate.

Review current ways of working and suggest practical improvements to reduce delays and errors.

Work with engineering, production, and finance teams to streamline processes across projects.

Track the impact of process improvements and ensure changes are followed and maintained

Skills & Experience Required:

Essential

Experience in project finance, project control, or FP&A, ideally in manufacturing or defence

Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Knowledge of managing project financials within a complex environment.

Advanced Excel / data analysis skills

Understanding of MOD accounting principles including RDEL, CDEL and VAT.

Understanding of project lifecycle and cost structures in engineering/manufacturing

Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

Strong attention to detail and data integrity mindset

Eligible to obtain and maintain Security Clearance for projects within the UK Defence Sector.

Desirable

Experience supporting PMO or programme environments.

Knowledge of defence or regulated industry requirements

Familiarity with earned value or project performance metrics (financial interpretation only)

Personal Attributes:

Attention to Detail & Diligence: Exhibits rigorous attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to accuracy. (Crucial for maintaining a 'single source of truth' across SharePoint and SAP B1).

Structure & Discipline: Possesses a highly structured and logical mindset, naturally inclined toward order and synchronisation when dealing with complex, competing data sets.

Collaborative Communicator: A natural collaborator who bridges gaps across technical and non-technical departments, relying on influence and clarity to prevent operational silos.

Analytical: Demonstrates a proactive, questioning mindset. Naturally inclined to look ahead, anticipate bottlenecks, and conceptualise solutions rather than simply reacting to issues.

Pragmatic Problem Solver: Able to break down complex problems and find innovative solutions in a dynamic environment.

Professional Resilience: Remains objective, composed, and solutions-focused when navigating conflicts, delivery delays, or shifting stakeholder demands.

Governance & Security Mindset: Inherently disciplined regarding process adherence, displaying a continuous awareness of security protocols and internal PMO governance standards.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)

Project Cost Variance Accuracy: measure how accurately costs are forecasted vs actuals.

On-Time Reporting & Data Integrity Rate: measure monthly project reports delivered on time and without data errors.

Project Margin Performance: Track actual project margin vs planned margin and report for finance oversight.

Schedule Adherence / Milestone Delivery: report project milestones (engineering & manufacturing) delivered on time.

ERP & Project Data Compliance: Ensure projects correctly set up and maintained in ERP (e.g., SAP B1), including cost centres, booking points, and reporting structures.

Full time 37.5 hrs per wk.

Salary dependant on experience / qualifications

Telephone Interviews for this role are likely to take place Week commencing 12th June and Face to Face interviews Week commencing 22nd & 29th June.

We want REUK to be the employer you choose to build your career with. We have lots of opportunity to grow as our business continues to grow.

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.

We also proudly support the Armed Forces community and encourage applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, and military spouses and partners.

We are passionate about finding the right people to join us and we want you to be proud to work with us. Our vision is to become a recognised and respected solution provider while delivering high-technology, high reliability & high-quality products and systems.

As an REUK employee we offer you:

• 25 Days holiday plus Bank holidays (increasing with service)
• The opportunity to work flexibly and to work your contracted hours over the week so that you can enjoy an early finish on a Friday.
• 4-times Death-in-Service Benefit (after 3 months of service)
• BUPA Healthcare & Dental-Care Insurance (after successful completion of probationary period)
• Long Service Rewards
• Employer Pension contributions of 6.8%
• Salary sacrifice scheme for Cycle to Work
• Discounted Ferry Bookings
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Bi-Monthly on-site massages
• Excellent Training Opportunities
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Excellent canteen facilities with a state-of-the-art kitchen, pool table and tuck shop
• Staff social events throughout the year

Recognition for your work

Due to our pre-employment checks, we require applicants to have lived in the UK for at least 5 years.

To apply, please send your CV to [email protected]