Cost Controller - Modifications and Shutdowns

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Cost Controller - Modifications and Shutdowns, based in Aberdeen.

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.

Experience & Qualifications:
* HND in a relevant discipline required, preferably a Bachelor's Degree in Business Mgt or Quantity Surveying
* 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.

Contract position

If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/071711.

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