Maritime Cost Controller & Budget Analyst

ROYAL OCEAN MARINE ENTERPRISE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ROYAL OCEAN MARINE ENTERPRISE PTE. LTD. is seeking a Finance Controller to monitor vessel costs, analyze variances, and partner with operations to drive cost control and budgeting. You will lead monthly PO reviews, monitor variation orders, and provide actionable financial insights to support decision-making.

The role requires 5–8 years in coastal/maritime cost control, advanced Excel and Oracle ERP experience, and strong communication, leadership, and autonomy under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent.
• 5–8 years in operational controlling, maritime preferred.
• Advanced Excel and ERP (Oracle) experience.
• Strong accounting and analytical controls.
• Proven ability to produce cost management reports/KPIs.
• Business partnering and leadership skills.
• Clear communication of complex financial data.
• Autonomous, solution‑oriented under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vessel operating costs daily and track expenses.
• Analyze variances between standard costs and actuals.
• Review POs monthly; track open and unmatched orders.
• Monitor variation orders for revenue recharge accuracy.
• Provide financial analyses to explain cost variances.
• Challenge operations with credible cost insights.
• Assist in budget arbitration with qualitative reporting.
• Suggest corrective actions and cost-optimisation strategies.
• Collaborate with accounting for monthly closings.
• Ensure provisioning levels and expense completeness.
• Maintain high-quality financial reporting with segmentation.
• Adhere to cost management standards and procedures.
• Lead budget preparation with operations, ensuring forecast completeness.
• Flag exceptional expenses and budget risks.
• Contribute to tool/report/process enhancements.
• Share knowledge and best practices within the team.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP systems (Oracle)

Analytical cost control

Reporting KPIs

Business partnering

Leadership

Communication

Autonomy under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

ROYAL OCEAN MARINE ENTERPRISE PTE. LTD. is seeking a Finance Controller to monitor vessel costs, analyze variances, and partner with operations to drive cost control and budgeting. You will lead monthly PO reviews, monitor variation orders, and provide actionable financial insights to support decision-making.

The role requires 5–8 years in coastal/maritime cost control, advanced Excel and Oracle ERP experience, and strong communication, leadership, and autonomy under pressure.