Cost Controller

First Recruitment Group; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rate

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Controller in Barrow-in-Furness, working on a 2-year contract with a mix of 4 days onsite and 1 day remote. The role focuses on robust cost control, SAP data analysis and procurement governance across the business.

You will report to the Cost Control Lead and handle cost reporting, forecasting, P2P processes and month-end activities, ensuring accuracy and timely financial insights.

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP for cost reporting, forecasting and P2P processes.
• Strong Excel skills for cost tracking and variance analysis.
• Experience in cost control, budgeting and procurement governance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cost reporting and control across designated spend categories.
• Support monthly accruals and OPEX forecasting.
• Maintain cost trackers and assist month-end close activities.
• Extract and analyse SAP data including VOWD, liaising with Finance Teams.
• Perform variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
• Support reviews of contract cost reports and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Review and manage Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders.
• Ensure PO uplifts are approved before work commences.

Skills

SAP

Excel

Numerical accuracy

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

HNC in Business Management

Professional qualification (in progress)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location: Barrow (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)

Duration: 2 Year contract

IR35: Inside (PAYE)

Are you a detail-oriented Cost Controller with SAP experience looking to play a key role in financial governance and cost management? This is an excellent opportunity to support critical business operations by delivering accurate cost reporting, forecasting, and procurement control.

Our Client has a requirement for a Cost Controller, who will be required to work on a contract basis inBarrow-in-Furness

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Cost Control Lead, you will support the delivery of robust cost control processes across the business. The role will involve managing cost reporting, forecasting, procurement activities, SAP administration, and Procure-to-Pay processes to ensure accurate financial management and alignment with operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver cost reporting and cost control across designated spend categories and establish baseline budgets.
• Support the preparation of monthly accruals and OPEX forecasts.
• Maintain cost trackers and assist with month-end close activities.
• Extract and analyse SAP data, including Value of Work Done (VOWD), liaising with Finance teams and Job Responsible Engineers (JREs).
• Perform variance analysis against budgets, forecasts and business plans.
• Support reviews of contract cost reports, identifying risks, waste and cost-saving opportunities.
• Conduct timewriting analysis and follow up on outstanding timesheet submissions.
• Support and maintain Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
• Raise, review and manage Purchase Requisitions.
• Review and maintain Purchase Orders, ensuring accuracy and timely closure.
• Verify Purchase Orders are correctly coded and compliant with company procedures.
• Process service entries for invoices and proformas within SAP.
• Review Change Order requests and ensure Purchase Order uplifts are approved before work commences.
• Support reviews of rental and hire equipment utilisation to identify opportunities to reduce spend.
• Participate in internal and supplier meetings to support financial governance and cost control activities.

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience working with SAP.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• HNC in Business Management or working towards a relevant professional qualification.
• Experience within Finance, Cost Control or Commercial Administration.
• Experience within Operator and/or Contractor organisations in the Oil & Gas sector would be advantageous.
• Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost control and Procure-to-Pay processes is desirable.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across multiple business functions.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work within a well-established energy sector organisation.
• Exposure to key cost control, financial governance and procurement activities.
• Collaborative working environment with experienced commercial and finance professionals.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to business performance and cost-saving initiatives.
• Competitive contract rate.