Cost Controller – SAP, Forecasting & Analytics

Spirit Energy; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit Energy in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Cost Controller for a 2-year PAYE contract. The role blends office and site-ward activity in a hybrid setup, with four in-office days weekly and flexible fourth day. You will deliver cost reporting, accruals, and OPEX forecasts, while extracting SAP data and supporting P2P processes.

Bring SAP experience, strong Excel skills, and a keen eye for numbers. The successful candidate will contribute to governance, budget control, and monthly closings

Qualifications

• Previous experience in SAP
• Competent in Microsoft Excel
• Good numerical and analytical skills
• Pays close attention to detail
• HNC in Business Management or developing professional
• Experience in Finance, Cost Control or Commercial Administration desired

Responsibilities

• Deliver cost reporting and cost control on nominated categories of spend and create baselines.
• Support monthly accruals and OPEX forecasts, maintaining cost trackers for month-end close.
• Extract and analyse SAP data, including Value of Work Done (VOWD).
• Provide variance analysis to baselines, control estimates and monthly forecasts.
• Review monthly contract cost reports against Business Plan and highlight variances.
• Conduct timewriting analysis across operated assets and follow up missing timesheets.
• Review and manage Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders, ensuring accuracy and timely closure.
• Assure new POs with correct coding and adherence to Procure-to-Pay processes.
• Raise and process service entries for invoices and proformas in SAP.
• Review rental hire usage to identify and reduce unnecessary spend.
• Participate in internal and supplier meetings to support cost control and governance.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

HNC in Business Management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Spirit Energy in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Cost Controller for a 2-year PAYE contract. The role blends office and site-ward activity in a hybrid setup, with four in-office days weekly and flexible fourth day. You will deliver cost reporting, accruals, and OPEX forecasts, while extracting SAP data and supporting P2P processes.

Bring SAP experience, strong Excel skills, and a keen eye for numbers. The successful candidate will contribute to governance, budget control, and monthly closings