Cost Controller

Cost Controller – Barrow-in-Furness Gas Terminal

Location:

Barrow-in-Furness Gas Terminal

Start Date:

ASAP / Negotiable
Pay: £200–£300 per day PAYE (Dependent on Experience)

Contract:

Long-Term Opportunity

Land and Sea Resources are recruiting for an experienced Cost Controller to join a major energy project based at Barrow-in-Furness Gas Terminal. This long‑term opportunity is ideal for a Cost Controller looking to develop their career within the energy sector while supporting a busy operational team.

• Deliver cost reporting and cost control across nominated spend categories.
• Support monthly accruals, OPEX forecasting, and month‑end close activities.
• Extract and analyse SAP data, including Value of Work Done (VOWD).
• Assist with variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and business plans.
• Review contract cost reports, identifying risks, waste, and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Support the Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) process.
• Raise and manage Purchase Requisition s and Purchase Orders.
• Process service entries and invoices within SAP.
• Review Change Orders and ensure correct approvals are in place.
• Monitor rental hire costs and identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary spend.
• Participate in internal and supplier meetings to support effective cost management.

• Previous experience as a Cost Controller, Commercial Administrator, Finance Administrator, or in a similar commercial role.
• Previous experience using SAP.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and organisational abilities.
• High attention to detail.
• HNC in Business Management or a related discipline (or working towards).
• Experience with in the Oil & Gas or Energy sector is desirable.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and Procure‑to‑Pay processes would be advantageous.