Reporting & Assurance Cost Manager

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The reporting and assurance cost manager leads commercial reporting, governance and assurance across the programme, ensuring accurate and consistent information. The role develops reporting frameworks, dashboards and processes, drives continuous improvement, supports commercial capability and knowledge sharing, and maintains effective information management, communications and document control.

• Managing the production of accurate and timely cost reporting across the programme portfolio.
• Maintaining robust cost assurance processes to ensure forecasts, budgets and actual costs are reliable and auditable.
• Challenging and validating cost data, assumptions and forecasts submitted by project and delivery teams.
• Developing and maintaining programme-wide cost governance, standards, controls and reporting frameworks.
• Consolidating cost, change, risk and opportunity information into executive-level reporting and insights.
• Supporting budget setting, annual business planning and periodic reforecasting activities.
• Monitoring cost performance trends, identifying emerging risks, pressures and opportunities for improvement.
• Providing independent assurance of commercial and financial information before submission to senior stakeholders.
• Driving continuous improvement of cost management systems, reporting tools and assurance processes.
• Building effective relationships with project teams, commercial teams, finance and programme leadership to support informed decision-making.

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.