Cost Controller M/F

Bourbon; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bourbon is seeking a Business Partner to oversee detailed analytical monitoring of vessel operating costs and produce qualitative financial analyses. You will collaborate closely with operational teams and lead the preparation of vessel budgets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and 5–8 years of experience in operational controlling, preferably within the maritime industry. Join a dynamic team aiming to optimize financial performance and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree minimum in Finance / Accounting degree or equivalent.
• 5–8 years experience in operational controlling (maritime/industry preferred).

Responsibilities

• Ensure detailed analytical monitoring of vessel operating costs.
• Produce qualitative financial analyses to explain variances.
• Lead the preparation of vessel budgets in collaboration with departments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Operational controlling

Budgeting and forecasting

Cost management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent

Job description

• Ensure detailed analytical monitoring of vessel operating costs (crew, maintenance, consumables, insurance, fuel, food, etc.)
• Ensure the reliability of the standard daily cost for each vessel in scope and conduct in-depth variance analysis between standard and actuals
• Work at a granular level: by vessel, by cost item, by cost breakdown, by status
• Monthly review of the PO module and backlog status (open orders, invoices not received, unmatched purchase orders) with operational teams
• Ensure rigorous monitoring of Variation Orders in both analytical tracking and contract/project recharges

Business Partner

• Produce qualitative and concise financial analyses to explain variances and support decision‑making
• Challenge operational teams (Vessel manager, Crewing manager, etc.) on financial performance, acting as a credible and solution‑oriented partner
• Participate in management reviews and contribute to budget arbitration preparation
• Provide clear, qualitative and concise reporting and analysis explaining deviations from standards
• Propose corrective actions and cost optimization levers

Contribute to monthly closing

• Work closely with accounting to ensure proper recording of accruals in line with operational activity.
• Ensure appropriate provisioning levels at each monthly closing by securing commitments and completeness of expenses
• Ensure high quality and reliability of reported figures and their analytical segmentation
• Ensure compliance with cost management standards and procedures

Budgeting and forecasting

• Lead the preparation of vessel budgets in close collaboration with operational departments while ensuring completeness and consistency of forecasts
  • Ensure accurate cost allocation and proactively flag any exceptional expenses or potential budget risks in support of annual budget preparation and forecasting exercises.
• Improve standard cost accuracy through feedback and analysis
• Contribute to tools, reporting, and process improvements
• Support knowledge sharing and best practices

Qualifications, Skills and Experiences

Bachelor’s degree minimum in Finance / Accounting degree or equivalent

5–8 years experience in operational controlling (maritime/industry preferred)

Job location

Minimum level of education required

3 - Bachelor's degree (3 years)

Minimum level of experience required

6-10 years

Organisation

Operating in more than countries, BOURBON supports its customers by providing a wide range of innovative and sustainable maritime services in the oil, gas, and wind energy sectors. With a fleet of 159 modern, standardized vessels, the company and its 4,600 employees are working to achieve one ambition: to be the partner of choice for major players in offshore energy. Deeply rooted in local environments, BOURBON considers its proximity to its customers to be one of its key assets. Strongly rooted in local communities, BOURBON makes proximity to its customers one of its key assets. Its worldwide network enables it to operate anywhere in the world with the same level of quality and safety.