Strategic Cost Controller – Drilling Projects Lead

EXCEED Energy, A Kent Company; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Exceed Energy invites applications for a Lead Cost Controller based in Aberdeen. You will oversee the cost control function across Exceed-managed projects, provide timely reporting and drive improvements in processes and controls.

The role involves mentoring the cost control team and collaborating with procurement, contracts and operations to ensure accurate cost forecasting. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree, an accounting qualification, and strong experience in oil and gas finance,

Qualifications

• Experience in finance roles within the oil and gas industry is essential, ideally in direct support of drilling activities.
• Strong understanding of E&P operations, particularly drilling and well services operations.
• Team player able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business.
• Adaptable and able to manage workload, often multiple tasks and changing priorities, effectively under pressure.
• Detail conscious with strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the cost control function within Exceed, acting as senior point of contact for cost control matters.
• Prepare AFEs and project budgets across Exceed managed projects.
• Develop and produce cost reports for submission to wells and leadership team.
• Provide regular updates of well cost performance versus budgets and AFEs.
• Support drilling team with daily cost tracker completion for ongoing operations.
• Prepare monthly VOWD cost estimates and monthly/quarterly reforecasts.
• Perform financial reconciliations, including full cost reconciliations for each completed well.
• Oversee invoice processing to ensure compliance with contracts and correct cost coding.
• Support Contracts & Procurement in budgeting and requisition coding.
• Assist audits of well costs by auditors and partners.
• Implement invoicing and call-off/PO procedures for clients.
• Review cost control processes and identify efficiency improvements.

Skills

Oil & gas finance experience

Cost control

Financial reporting

Microsoft Office proficient

Education

Bachelor's degree

Accounting qualification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Project

Job description

Exceed Energy invites applications for a Lead Cost Controller based in Aberdeen. You will oversee the cost control function across Exceed-managed projects, provide timely reporting and drive improvements in processes and controls.

The role involves mentoring the cost control team and collaborating with procurement, contracts and operations to ensure accurate cost forecasting. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree, an accounting qualification, and strong experience in oil and gas finance,