Cost controller

NES Group Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-month contract

Aberdeen-based position

Collaborative, fast-paced environment

Job summary

NES Group Ltd seeks an experienced Cost Controller for a 12-month PAYE contract in Aberdeen. The role focuses on delivering accurate cost control, forecasting, budgeting and meaningful financial reporting across a busy offshore asset portfolio.

Responsibilities include managing monthly cost reviews, tracking commitments, coordinating with Finance and Supply Chain, and producing insightful management information.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified and/or relevant industry experience.
• Cost control experience within upstream Oil & Gas.
• Strong forecasting, budgeting and Value of Work Done understanding.
• Knowledge of contracts, procurement and financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive monthly cost reviews with budget holders.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, business plans and VOWD reporting.
• Track commitments, invoices and expenditure against approved activities.
• Support P2P processes as required.
• Liaise with Supply Chain and Finance to resolve cost issues.
• Provide variance analysis and cost allocation information.
• Collaborate with budget owners, contract owners and accountants.
• Perform reconciliations and detailed financial analysis.
• Support reporting structures and master data requirements.
• Produce ad hoc cost reports and presentations.
• Maintain accurate cost tracking and timely reporting to budget holders.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Finance systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Cost Controller Aberdeen | 12-Month Contract | PAYE / RTW Required

Our client, a leading Oil & Gas Operator, is seeking an experienced Cost Controller to join their Aberdeen-based team on a 12-month PAYE contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to support key operational functions by providing accurate cost control, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting across a busy offshore asset environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive monthly cost reviews with budget holders.


• Prepare and maintain budgets, forecasts, business plans, and Value of Work Done (VOWD) reporting.


• Track commitments, invoices, and expenditure against approved activities.


• Support Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes as required.


• Liaise with Supply Chain and Finance teams to resolve invoice and cost-related issues.


• Provide variance analysis, trend reporting, and cost allocation information.


• Collaborate with budget owners, contract owners, accountants, and other key stakeholders.


• Perform reconciliations, cost investigations, and detailed financial analysis.


• Support reporting structures and master data requirements.


• Produce ad hoc cost reports and management presentations.


• Maintain accurate cost tracking and provide timely reporting to budget holders.

Requirements

• Degree qualified and/or relevant industry experience.


• Previous cost control experience within the upstream Oil & Gas sector.


• Strong understanding of cost management principles, including forecasting and Value of Work Done.


• Knowledge of contracts, procurement, and financial processes.


• Experience using finance systems and reporting tools.


• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.


• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and drive tasks through to completion.

What's on Offer

• 12-month PAYE contract.


• Aberdeen-based position.


• Opportunity to work with a major Oil & Gas Operator.


• Collaborative and fast-paced working environment.