Cost Controller

-; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Cost Controller, responsible for managing project costs and enhancing forecasting accuracy. Collaborate with various teams to ensure effective budget control throughout the project lifecycle. Enjoy opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible working hours, and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Remote working options

Paid parental leave

Access to training and development programs

Qualifications

• Significant to substantial years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Reporting project cost budgets and expenditure.
• Producing monthly Value of Work Done Accruals Reports.
• Liaising with Planning for budget control.

Skills

Collaboration

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

What's the role

The role involves engagement in all stages of the asset lifecycle, focusing on maximizing profits through optimized production and minimized deferments, while ensuring the long-term integrity of assets.

What you'll be doing

As the Cost Controller, you will be responsible for reporting the value of work done and accruals status for each offshore asset. This role is crucial for improving OPEX management and providing visibility of ongoing monthly expenditure to enhance forecasting accuracy.

Additional responsibilities include:

1. Preparing and reporting project cost budgets, managing and reporting project expenditure to enable robust control throughout the project lifecycle.
2. Producing and issuing monthly Value of Work Done (VOWD) Accruals Reports to asset budget holders (for normal operations, Turnaround Time (TAR), and year-end).
3. Liaising with Planning to ensure accurate and timely control and forecasting of budgets, assessing and including the impact of change requests.
4. Coordinating with engineering, procurement, construction, and other functions to monitor project activities and their impact on budgets, schedules, and forecasts.
5. Collaborating with project management and planning teams to ensure accurate project cost phasing and rolling 12-month forecasts.
6. Participating in project/client meetings to present project cost performance status.
7. Facilitating or chairing internal project cost performance meetings as needed.

What you bring

• Significant to substantial years of related experience.
• Experience using SAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Highly collaborative approach.

What we offer

You will bring your skills and experience to Shell, working with talented, committed colleagues on one of the most pressing challenges facing our planet. We offer opportunities for skill development, growth, and a values-led culture emphasizing honesty, integrity, and respect. Benefits include:

• Progression in your personal and professional development as we work towards the energy transition.
• Growth of transferable skills to advance your career.
• Working at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
• Collaboration with experienced professionals with diverse expertise.
• Work-life balance supported by flexible hours and remote working options.
• Competitive salary and annual performance-based increases.
• Paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
• Participation in a diverse and inclusive organization, encouraging applicants of all backgrounds.
• Diverse career opportunities within national and international teams.
• Access to extensive training and development programs.

Shell aims to be one of the world's most diverse and inclusive companies. Learn more about our diversity initiatives here.

Shell in The United Kingdom

Shell UK remains a major producer in the North Sea, supplying about 10% of the UK's oil and gas needs. Our network includes over 1,000 Shell-branded service stations. Looking ahead, Shell UK plans to play a key role in strengthening energy security and achieving the 2050 net-zero goal, investing in decarbonization efforts across transport and industry.