Cost Controller - Aberdeen City, United Kingdom - Hutcheon Mearns Ltd

Hutcheon Mearns Ltd

Verified Company

Aberdeen City, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Budget development, monitoring, and reporting

Accuracy of cost coding and allocation across projects and assets
Reliable cost forecasting in support of early identification of budget risks and/or excess budget provisions, thereby supporting management decision making process
Continuous improvement of data visibility and quality of reporting within individual teams and outward facing to finance group / management team
Accuracy and optimisation of partner recharge

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide a cost management focal point between operations accountants and asset operations, subsea and engineering teams
Support asset engineers in preparation and submission of financial documentation (DSP / AFE) necessary for internal and partner approvals
Develop, administer, and maintain cost control system to track project budgets, commitments, expenditures and forecasts for ongoing operations activities and all associated projects
Evaluate asset and functional time writing trending and analysis, with regard to ensuring accuracy of reporting and forecasting
Liaise with and lead asset team personnel on all aspects of asset cost requirements
Liaise with asset engineers and key contractors with respect to monthly cost and performance reporting
Interface with Finance Group at all stages of the cost cycle to ensure consistency and accuracy of information whilst reporting accruals and developing cash projections etc.
Compile and deliver cost performance and forecast reports / data to Partners, as required
Provide input and support, as required, during the annual corporate budget development process
Continuously develop cost management processes by engaging and seeking feedback from colleagues and key stake holders
Provide mentoring and support to team colleagues, with regard to cost management processes
Provide support, where required, to the Asset Management team
Perform other duties, complete additional tasks, and support ad hoc projects as required

We are looking for an experienced Cost Engineer, ideally with experience in the upstream oil and gas sector. You must be available to start at relatively short notice.