PBS (Semco UK) are looking for a Cost Controller to join the team on a full-time permanent basis. The Cost Controller will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day financial control of assigned projects ensuring adherence to budget and preparing cost estimates by analysing proposals.    

Details/duties:

• Assist with overseeing project costs throughout all phases of a project. 
• Prepare, maintain and update project budgets and forecasts, ensuring the timely identification, analysis and communication of cost variances, risks and opportunities. 
• Assist with the confirmation, status and planning of job packages, hours and other project-related costs. 
• Create invoice documents and cost reports for both client and internal distribution. 
• Assist with reviewing contracts and purchase orders to understand all cost impacts on the project. 
• Prepare cost estimates by analysing proposals. 
• Identify labour, material and time requirements and calculate associated costs. 
• Assist with month-end closing activities. 
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the cost control function and the provision of robust financial reporting. 

Qualifications/Experience required:  

• Previous experience within a Cost Controller role within the Oil and Gas Industry  
• Experience within using Time Writing systems ideally MPower 
• Strong communication skills 
• Ability to prioritise and plan work tasks accordingly to meet strict deadlines 
• Excellent experience of Microsoft applications and ability to pick up systems