Strategic Cost Lead – SAP & Capital Projects

Search Results; Lake Jackson (TX); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Available

Job summary

Olin is hiring a Project Cost Management Lead in Lake Jackson, TX with a hybrid schedule allowing up to 2 days remote per week. You will translate business requirements into SAP-based financial controls for capital projects, serving as a technical authority and strategic partner.

The role requires 10 years in cost management or accounting, advanced SAP PS, Plant Maintenance, P2P and FICO knowledge, and strong Excel/VBA skills. Relocation is available; position reports to David Wright.

Qualifications

• 10 years in cost management or accounting experience; chemical industry preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP Project Systems, Plant Maintenance, P2P and FICO.
• Excel and VBA proficiency required.
• Ability to lead teams and drive decision making.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Prior Olin experience in a relevant position preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as cost analyst on complex capital projects and turnarounds, identifying potential cost overruns and financial risks early.
• Build “what-if” cashflow scenarios that integrate project schedules and spending constraints to support cost-reduction or escalation strategies with minimal schedule impact.
• Partner with project teams to ensure accurate forecasting, cost tracking, and financial governance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Act as the SAP Project Systems SME, translate business requirements into SAP PS functionality and support system enhancements.
• Collaborate with SAP teams to develop new logic as business strategies evolve.
• Develop and maintain SAP training materials, cost management tools, and global work processes for project managers.

Skills

Excel & VBA

Cost management

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with 10 years cost management or accounting experience

Tools

SAP Project Systems

Plant Maintenance

P2P

FICO

Job description

Olin is hiring a Project Cost Management Lead in Lake Jackson, TX with a hybrid schedule allowing up to 2 days remote per week. You will translate business requirements into SAP-based financial controls for capital projects, serving as a technical authority and strategic partner.

The role requires 10 years in cost management or accounting, advanced SAP PS, Plant Maintenance, P2P and FICO knowledge, and strong Excel/VBA skills. Relocation is available; position reports to David Wright.