Cost Controller
BH-319309
Posted: 25/11/2025
- Competitive
- Scotland Scotland Aberdeen
- Contract
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Oil & Gas
Our client, an oil and gas operator, are currently hiring a Cost Controller on a long-term contract in Aberdeen
Job Role: Cost Controller
Work Location: Aberdeen
Department: Finance & Business Services
Purpose of Role:
• Provide Cost Control support to the required function. Maintain cost tracking data, provide regular cost reporting updates and administer detailed budget/forecasts to the incumbent budget holder(s). Focal Interface between Operations and Finance functions to ensure accurate cost information and budgeting activities. Follow policies, procedures and contractual agreements.
Critical Responsibilities (MAE/MATTE/HSES):
• Ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe manner complying with all regulatory requirements, legislation and HSES Procedures
Ethics and Compliance Responsibilities:
• Ensure that all activities and behaviours are carried out in accordance with Ethics and Compliance Policies and Procedures, and to complete any compulsory compliance training as required
Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence:
Delivery of accurate and timely cost information
• Drive monthly cost reviews with incumbent budget holders
• Works with budget holders to prepare business plans, Value of Work Done, and forecasts
• Tracks commitments and invoices against activities
• Support business P2P process for area as required
• Liaise with Supply Chain on invoice related issues as appropriate.
• Provision of information for cost allocations cycles as required
• Prepares variance and trend analysis as required
• Collaborates with key stakeholders including budget owners, contract owners and accountants
• Undertakes various reconciliation or deep dive exercises as required
• Provides support to master data and reporting structure requirements
• Provide ad-hoc cost analysis and management presentations as required
• ER Allowance - The postholder may be required to join the emergency response rota should this become a requirement of the position.
Critical Skills, Qualifications, Experience, etc.:
• Degree qualified and/or appropriate experience and qualifications
• Understanding of Upstream E&P industry requirements
• Strong understanding of cost management including Value of Work Done and forecast to complete
• Solid understanding of contracts and procurement
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience of Finance systems
• Strong MS Office skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and adept at interacting with individuals at all levels in the organisation
• Focus on service delivery to business and functions
• Flexible and responsive to stakeholder requirements and changing environment
• Ability to deliver high quality work by deadlines and work effectively under time pressure
• Ability to work on own initiative, proactively drive change, take responsibility and manage tasks through to completion
• Open, honest and reliable
• Awareness of HSES Policies and Business Management System (BMS)
• Awareness of Values & Behaviours
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Job Role: Cost Controller
Work Location: Aberdeen
Department: Finance & Business Services
Purpose of Role:
• Provide Cost Control support to the required function. Maintain cost tracking data, provide regular cost reporting updates and administer detailed budget/forecasts to the incumbent budget holder(s). Focal Interface between Operations and Finance functions to ensure accurate cost information and budgeting activities. Follow policies, procedures and contractual agreements.
Critical Responsibilities (MAE/MATTE/HSES):
• Ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe manner complying with all regulatory requirements, legislation and HSES Procedures
Ethics and Compliance Responsibilities:
• Ensure that all activities and behaviours are carried out in accordance with Ethics and Compliance Policies and Procedures, and to complete any compulsory compliance training as required
Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence:
Delivery of accurate and timely cost information
• Drive monthly cost reviews with incumbent budget holders
• Works with budget holders to prepare business plans, Value of Work Done, and forecasts
• Tracks commitments and invoices against activities
• Support business P2P process for area as required
• Liaise with Supply Chain on invoice related issues as appropriate.
• Provision of information for cost allocations cycles as required
• Prepares variance and trend analysis as required
• Collaborates with key stakeholders including budget owners, contract owners and accountants
• Undertakes various reconciliation or deep dive exercises as required
• Provides support to master data and reporting structure requirements
• Provide ad-hoc cost analysis and management presentations as required
• ER Allowance - The postholder may be required to join the emergency response rota should this become a requirement of the position.
Critical Skills, Qualifications, Experience, etc.:
• Degree qualified and/or appropriate experience and qualifications
• Understanding of Upstream E&P industry requirements
• Strong understanding of cost management including Value of Work Done and forecast to complete
• Solid understanding of contracts and procurement
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience of Finance systems
• Strong MS Office skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and adept at interacting with individuals at all levels in the organisation
• Focus on service delivery to business and functions
• Flexible and responsive to stakeholder requirements and changing environment
• Ability to deliver high quality work by deadlines and work effectively under time pressure
• Ability to work on own initiative, proactively drive change, take responsibility and manage tasks through to completion
• Open, honest and reliable
• Awareness of HSES Policies and Business Management System (BMS)
• Awareness of Values & Behaviours
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.