Group Project Controller

The Opportunity:Our client, a large, complex, manufacturing multinational, is seeking a Group Project Controller to join their team in Darlington. Reporting directly to a senior Group finance leader, you''ll play a key role in evaluating strategic projects, capital investments and business transformation initiatives across an international organisation. This is a highly visible position, offering exposure to senior stakeholders, international projects and complex commercial decision-making. You''ll work closely with project and operational teams to develop business cases, challenge assumptions and help shape the future direction of the business. Main Duties/Responsibilities: Develop and deliver robust business cases for strategic projects and capital investments. Build financial models including scenario planning, sensitivity analysis and investment appraisals. Partner with operational, commercial and project stakeholders to understand project requirements and assumptions. Challenge and validate financial and operational inputs to support high-quality decision making. Track project costs, savings and benefits against approved plans. Support forecasting, budgeting and long-term planning activities relating to project investments. Provide financial insight and analysis to senior leadership and project steering groups. Identify risks and opportunities associated with project delivery and expected returns. Contribute to regular project governance, reporting and review meetings. ..... full job details .....