Cost Controller

PBS (Semco UK) are looking for a Cost Controller to join the team on a full-time permanent basis. The Cost Controller will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day financial control of assigned projects ensuring adherence to budget and preparing cost estimates by analysing proposals.

Details/duties:

• Assist with overseeing project costs throughout all phases of a project.
• Prepare, maintain and update project budgets and forecasts, ensuring the timely identification, analysis and communication of cost variances, risks and opportunities.
• Assist with the confirmation, status and planning of job packages, hours and other project-related costs.
• Create invoice documents and cost reports for both client and internal distribution.
• Assist with reviewing contracts and purchase orders to understand all cost impacts on the project.
• Prepare cost estimates by analysing proposals.
• Identify labour, material and time requirements and calculate associated costs.
• Assist with month-end closing activities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the cost control function and the provision of robust financial reporting.

Qualifications/Experience required:

• Previous experience within a Cost Controller role within the Oil and Gas Industry
• Experience with in using Time Writing systems ideally MPower
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and plan work tasks accordingly to meet strict deadlines
• Excellent experience of Microsoft applications and ability to pick up systems