Lead Cost Controller - Projects

Bulk; Oslo; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company in Oslo is seeking a Lead Cost Controller to oversee project budgets and ensure effective cost control across various projects. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and have at least 5 years of relevant experience. This role encompasses budgeting, forecasting, and guiding stakeholders on financial strategies. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including wellness allowances and parental leave.

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance (health, travel)

Annual wellness allowance

Fully paid parental leave

Monthly contribution to home internet

Additional time off during Easter and Christmas

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project cost control, project accounting, or financial planning.
• Experience supporting multiple stakeholders and project types concurrently.
• Experience developing or improving cost management systems is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor project budgets and forecasts.
• Track actual costs versus budgets and report variances.
• Oversee contract and procurement costs and validate supplier invoices.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost Control

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

Financial/project management systems

Job description

As Lead Cost Controller you will:

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost baselines in collaboration with the PMO and project teams.
• Track actual costs versus budgets, report variances, and provide proactive insights to support project and portfolio decisions.
• Assess and document the cost impact of scope changes, variations, and risks, ensuring accurate and timely forecast updates.
• Oversee contract and procurement costs, validating supplier invoices and monitoring financial commitments.
• Support cash flow forecasting, contingency tracking, and cost risk analysis across projects and the portfolio.
• Ensure consistency and integrity of financial data across cost control tools, ERP systems, and PMO reporting formats.
• Lead the development and implementation of scalable cost control frameworks, templates, and governance structures, ensuring consistent practices across projects and the PMO.
• Drive the selection, configuration, and adoption of cost control systems and digital tools, and ensure continuous improvement of processes and reporting to support reliable, data-driven project delivery.

Who are you?

You are analytical, pragmatic, and a systems thinker who connects financial strategy with project execution. You influence senior stakeholders and guide teams through project details. Calm under pressure, meticulous with data, and collaborative by nature, you thrive on enabling project success through robust cost control, effective reporting, and sound financial governance.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and project cost control practices.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial/project management systems.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project cost control, project accounting, or financial planning in a project-based organization.
• Experience supporting multiple stakeholders and project types concurrently.
• Experience developing or improving cost management systems, processes, or methodologies is a strong advantage.
• Fluency in English with strong reporting capabilities.

It would also be beneficial if you have:

• Certification or training in project controls, cost engineering, or project management.
• Familiarity with infrastructure or capital projects, including planning and procurement cycles.
• Background in infrastructure, construction, or data center projects.
• Experience working within or alongside a PMO structure.

Do not let a few unmet requirements hold you back from applying. If you have a unique background and believe you can make a valuable contribution to the team, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking leadership team
• Drive meaningful impact in a high-growth, innovation-driven company
• Collaborate with talented, passionate colleagues across disciplines
• Competitive compensation package, including performance-based bonus and comprehensive benefits

What we offer our Bulkies:

• A dynamic, growth-oriented workplace with a strong sustainability focus
• Comprehensive insurance (health, travel – business & private) and annual health check
• Additional time off during Easter and Christmas
• Monthly contribution to home internet costs and sustainable commuting
• Annual wellness allowance to support an active lifestyle
• Fully paid parental leave

Next steps

We review applications continuously and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The final deadline is 7th of December. Please upload your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and motivation for the role.

We conduct background checks on all hires. We may also require you to obtain security clearance and a police certificate of conduct.

Bulk aim for gender balance and a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate against gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy and/or disability. We appreciate the time you’ve spent reviewing this position, and if the role aligns with your aspirations, we encourage you to apply!