Cost Controller - Modifications and Shutdowns

Our client is looking for a Cost Controller – Modifications and Shutdowns for an initial 12 month contract position, located in Aberdeen (Hybrid Working).

ROLE

Working within the Hub asset team and interfacing directly with budget owners, the Cost Controller for modifications and shutdowns is responsible for managing an annual budget of circa £35M CAPEX and £60M OPEX with a focus on shutdown scopes and project modifications.  Strict cost control protocols will be used to develop a robust annual budget and reporting system.  The cost controller will lead all elements of expenditure, variation control and cost forecasting to ensure finances are in good order and aligned with workscope requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for accurate cost reporting of Opex Shutdown, Asset Integrity & FM Budget to include Forecast, Value of Work Done and Commitments against approved Budget.
• Responsible for set up, control, reporting, and close out of CAPEX Minor Modifications project WBS / AFE against approved Budgets in SAP
• Ensure accurate monthly accruals submitted to Finance.
• Ensure shared costs are re-allocated as appropriate, for recharge to partners.
• Provide robust variance analysis.
• Identify and support opportunities for cost efficiencies whilst maintaining safety and integrity.
• Support annual budget build for relevant Budget area.
• Monitor, review and advise on key vendor cost performance.
• Lead and drive budget meetings with budget holders.
• Provide Support to Contract Owners and Supply Chain with Supplier Performance Relationship Management (SPRM), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), FPAL evaluations, cost benefit analysis, bid analysis, commercial negotiations, variations, invoice queries/disputes, PO Management, and vendor setup.
• Champion compliance with supply chain and R2P processes
• Participate in all appropriate internal and supplier meetings.
• Deputise for Cost Engineering Lead as required.

REQUIREMENTS

Non-Technical Competencies

• Embeds Company Values and associated behaviours into their everyday work and interactions, continuously learning and developing associated competencies and behaviours.
• Great communication skills that informs/shares knowledge clearly and unambiguously and also implements and embeds change. Builds rapport and is able to influence in a constructive way / skilled at influencing decision makers on complex topics.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively, within their team and across the organisation and externally as required. 
• Networks effectively internally and externally, creating an immediate, positive and credible impression on others.  Leads other parties in conversations on the important issues and use persuasive contributions to influence change and action.

Key Technical Skills and Competencies

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Must be a competent SAP user
• Must be a competent Microsoft excel user
• Self-motivated
• Pragmatic
• Able to work in a multi-discipline team
• Pays close attention to detail

Education

• HND in a relevant discipline required, preferably a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Mgt or Quantity Surveying

Work Experience

• Experience in the Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cost Control of CAPEX Minor Modifications projects and Shutdown (TAR) operations, with hands on experience setting up, controlling, reporting and closing out costs against project WBS / AFE, and by Cost Centre / GL, with a strong understanding of the nuance between each process and method.
• Must be a competent Microsoft Excel and SAP user