Senior Cost Controller

SBM Offshore; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company based in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Cost Controller to manage project finances. The role involves overseeing cost control processes, monitoring budgets, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field, have 5-10 years of experience in project cost control, and possess strong analytical skills. Join our commitment to advancing the future of energy and sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in project cost control, financial analysis, or a similar role.
• Experience in Oil & Gas and large infrastructure industries preferred.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to manage project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee overall cost control processes of projects.
• Monitor project budgets and ensure financial viability.
• Collaborate with project managers and finance teams for accurate reporting.

Skills

Cost Control

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Risk Assessment

Project Cost Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA)

Job description

Imagine your career taking you to the depths of innovation and the heights of impact. Our people enable continuous progress. Their commitment, collective expertise, and unique capabilities are the engine room behind SBM Offshore’s True. Blue. Transition. - shaping the future of energy, and beyond.

About Us

SBM Offshore is the world’s deepwater ocean-infrastructure expert. Our work is already resulting in cleaner, more efficient energy production. True. Blue. Transition. is our promise to enable that into the future while at the same time using our expertise to support new and existing markets in the blue economy. It starts with Advancing our Core: continuing to advance the decarbonization of traditional energy production. While Pioneering More: helping to enable the energy transition and using our unique capabilities in ocean infrastructure to support more industries to grow sustainably. Sharing our experience for a better blue tomorrow.

Purpose

• The purpose of a Senior Cost Controller is to supervise, manage and monitor overall project finances, ensuring projects stay within budget for the whole project scope. (S)he ensures accurate financial reporting and analysis id delivered at various level of the project cost breakdown structure. This role supports project decisionmaking through effective cost control, risk assessment, and financial forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing and overseeing the overall cost control processes of projects.
• Monitoring project budgets (including budget setups), forecasting future financial performance, analyzing variances, and ensuring that projects remain financially viable.
• Collaborate with project managers, finance teams, and other stakeholders, as well as constructively challenging them where required, to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with company policies.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. A professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) is a plus.

Experience

• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in project cost control, financial analysis, or a similar role. Experience in Oil & Gas and large infrastructure industries preferred.

Functional Competencies

• Invoice management Analytics and reporting Cost Control and performance management execution Cash Management Risk and Internal control Budgeting and forecasting Financial acumen Project budget set-up Project Cost Management Contractual and commercial

GENERAL INFORMATION

SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.

SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.