Cost Controller

Key Job Responsibilities

• Setup & track budgets, commitments, VOWD, spend phasing, and future forecasts per project WBS.
• Maintain cost reports for stakeholders with updated, relevant data.
• Rigorously maintain Change Control visibility, ensuring that both approved and pending changes, as well as Risks / Opportunities are included and documented in the XX cost report.
• Ensure cost forecasts align with actual delivery progress as reflected in the project schedule. Analyse cost data to understand variances from plan and provide insights to project management team on the impact of project delivery performance on forecasted total costs.
• Support project leadership in cost engineering and key processes (annual work plan, QPF quarterly plan Freeze).
• Ensure contractor compliance with contractual cost control requirements and those detailed within the Project Coordination Procedures (PCP).
• Assist with project cost estimates and digital reporting initiatives.
• Ensure invoice documentation for audits and contractor compliance.
• Verify contractor and supplier invoices for payment.

Required Technical Experience (Aim for concise list)

Mandatory

Flexible / Desirable

Extensive SAP experience in line with Key Job Responsibilities (PO management, running commitments and actuals reports) - minimum 5 years

Experience in Offshore Wind or other energy sectors is desirable, but not mandatory.

Demonstrable track record of cost control with at least 10 years of experience covering the accountabilities relevant to the job description on medium to large-scale projects in Energy Industry

Multinational experience is desirable, but not mandatory.

Experience in the preparation, analysis, and presentation of cost reports to project teams, management, and stakeholders

Experience working alongside procurement teams on PO management and tracking

Required Professional Competencies / Soft Skills (Aim for concise list)

Mandatory

Flexible / Desirable

Proven ability to establish cooperation and credibility in cost control within multifunctional project teams.

Experience working remotely

Excellent proficiency in English (written and verbal).

Experience in coaching and mentoring more junior team members

Ensuring accuracy, focus on simplification and efficiency, delivering fit-for-purpose solutions.

Ability to manage time effectively, especially with different time zones

Ability to work independently and stay motivated without direct supervision.

High self-motivation, initiative, and self-reliance.

Strong, proven Stakeholder management, and collaboration

Required Education & Certification (Aim for concise list)

Mandatory

Flexible / Desirable

Engineering / Science/ Finance degree level education

Professional accreditation (PMP, APM etc)

Strong proficiency in MS Excel

Strong proficiency in SAP