Cost Controller

Our client, a leading Oil and Gas operator based in Aberdeen are currently looking for a Cost Controller to join their team on a contract basis initially. Ideally for this role they are looking for an experienced Cost Controller with a background in Oil and Gas.

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Job Profile Summary
The Operations Services Cost Controller will support the Operations Services department by monitoring, reporting, forecasting and analysing selected Maintenance, Integrity, Subsea and logistics spend throughout the activity life cycle. Working closely with the relevant functions (JRE's and PRE's) they will ensure visibility of spend against the annual budget. Reporting to the Planning and Work Execution Manager the individual will be expected to provide a level of support with monthly analysis, reporting and ad hoc requests to meet the business needs as required.


Accountabilities and Responsibilities
• Focal point to ensure accurate Value of Work Done (VOWD), forecast and cost performance analysis.
• Provide monthly cost control and analysis for assigned activity.
• Provide analysis of expenditure profile and comparison against budget. Contribute to the preparation of variance reports.
• Contribute to estimate process. Inform improved budgeting through feedback of forecast vs estimate/budget.
• Facilitate input to annual budget and in-year reforecasting exercises.
• Work collaboratively with JRE's, PRE's and Asset Planners to maintain accurate phasing.
• Proactively interface with relevant functions to highlight upcoming spend and ensure accurate forecast is maintained.
• Maintain monthly forecasts and actuals within the finance database, providing variance analysis as required.
• Identify any mis-allocated costs with JRE's and advise these to be allocated appropriately with Finance.
• Contribute to cost reporting efforts as required by the management team.
• Align cost templates with other areas of the business, to ensure standardisation and synergies with Project Services.
• Cost focal point for key contractors to ensure accurate VOWD, cost performance and well-supported variance commentary is provided while standardising inputs.
• Align with Finance function and Planning & Performance team to ensure compliance with financial reporting calendar.



Professional Skills and Experiences
• Significant practical cost control experience within operations, preferably working with maintenance and integrity functions.
• Demonstrable experience with performance metrics.
• Excellent computer skills including high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience of SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Knowledge and experience in PowerBI dashboard reporting and ability to modify/build new reports as required.


Educational Qualification and Certifications
• Appropriate technical or business degree level qualification or equivalent.
• AACE cost control certification or relevant experience.


Other Requirements
• Strong analytical skills to aid Senior Management to visualise and understand variance analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good team player.
• Ability to challenge effectively, embrace change and promote continual improvement.
• Excellent written and oral communication, presentation.