Cost Controller

WOODSIDE ENERGY SHIPPING SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WOODSIDE ENERGY SHIPPING SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.

is seeking a Cost Monitoring and Control professional to oversee budgets, cost forecasts and VOWD across the full project lifecycle, from budget development and setup through to closeout, with a focus on early warning of cost overruns. You will collaborate with project engineers, planners and finance teams to maintain cost baselines, track expenditures, accruals and CBS, prepare monthly reports and dashboards in SAP or Unifier, and support change

Qualifications

• Experience in cost control, project controls, or commercial support roles.
• Understanding of budgeting, forecasting and change management.
• Familiar with cost reporting and performance metrics.
• Experience with SAP or Unifier systems.

Responsibilities

• Support budgets and cost forecasts development and monitoring.
• Track expenditures, commitments, accruals and VOWD.
• Analyse cost performance and risks; provide early warnings.
• Assist in cost control processes and CBS maintenance.
• Engage with engineers, planners, finance and contractors for cost data.
• Support project reviews to improve forecast accuracy.

Skills

Cost control

Project controls

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost reporting

SAP

Unifier

Data analysis

Stakeholder comms

Tools

SAP

Unifier

Job description

This role is responsible for conducting cost monitoring and controlling activities through all phases of project lifecycle including budget development & setup, cost monitoring& control, forecasting, change management, reporting, asset capitalisation register, and commercial closeout.

Cost Monitoring and Control

• Support the development, maintenance and monitoring of project budgets and cost forecasts.
• Track project expenditures, commitments, accruals and value of work done (VOWD).
• Assist in analysing cost performance and identifying cost deviations, trends and risks.
• Provide early warning of potential cost overruns and support corrective actions.

Forecasting and Reporting

• Prepare and maintain monthly cost reports and forecasting information.
• Monitor and report progress against approved budgets, contingencies and authorisations for expenditure (AFE).
• Support the preparation of cost performance metrics, variances and management reporting.
• Utilise reporting tools and dashboards to provide accurate and timely cost information to stakeholders.

Project Controls and Change Management

• Support the implementation and administration of project cost control processes and procedures.
• Assist with the establishment and maintenance of Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS).
• Support cost assurance reviews, benchmarking activities and change management processes.
• Maintain accurate records relating to budgets, forecasts, changes and project closeout activities.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with project engineers, planners, finance teams and contractors to ensure cost information is accurate and complete.
• Participate in regular project reviews to improve forecast accuracy and cost management outcomes.
• Support engagement with external contractors providing cost documentation and reporting information.

Skills and Competencies

• Experience in cost control, project controls, cost management or commercial support roles.
• Understanding of project budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting and change management processes.
• Experience using cost management and project control systems such as SAP, Unifier or equivalent tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret cost data and identify trends.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present cost information clearly to stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement.