Cost Controller - Remote working

Michael Page; Scotland; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Cost Controller to manage project cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting. This remote opportunity in the oil and gas sector requires expertise in cost control and advanced Excel skills. The role offers a competitive salary around £50,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Remote working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cost control, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Proven experience gained in the oil and gas / offshore / subsea / renewables sector.
• Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily project reporting to align costs with revenue.
• Reconcile forecasted vs. actual expenditures.
• Coordinate forecast updates with clients and project teams.
• Prepare financial inputs for Project Monthly Status Reports.
• Conduct variance and economic analysis.
• Provide detailed revenue forecasts to clients.
• Create AFPs aligned with pricing schedules.
• Liaise with Supply Chain on requisitions and goods receipting.
• Participate in weekly project meetings.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Overview

The role ensures the provision of all cost control on the project including budget set up, updates and monitoring, change management, variation estimating, cost reporting, risk contingency and management as well as all forecasting activities.

This is a remote working opportunity at a well-known, growing business within the offshore sector.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily project reporting (DPRs) to align costs with revenue and support monthly performance analysis against budgets.
• Reconcile forecasted vs. actual expenditures; prepare accruals, unbilled revenue, and month-end adjustments.
• Coordinate forecast updates with input from clients, project teams, and management.
• Prepare cost and financial inputs for Project Monthly Status Reports (PMSR), including VOWD and long-term cash flow forecasts.
• Conduct variance and economic analysis, highlight risks, and advise on accounting/reporting issues.
• Provide detailed revenue forecasts and cost plus variance reports to clients with supporting documentation.
• Create AFPs aligned with pricing schedules per work package.
• Liaise with Supply Chain on requisitions, hire control, and goods receipting.
• Participate in weekly project meetings and assist with project close-out, including PO reconciliation and final margin reporting.

Profile

A successful Cost Controller should have:

• Proven experience in cost control, forecasting and financial reporting
• Proven experience gained in the oil and gas / offshore / subsea / renewables sector
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical skills

Job Offer

• Salary in the region of £50,000
• Remote working
• Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.