Cost Controller

Our client a Global Oil and Gas Operator in Perth CBD are currently seeking Cost Controller for a 12-month contract.
Cost Controller is responsible for the daily cost control activities related to Implementation group scopes of works reporting to the Cost Control Team Lead.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the wide range of daily cost control and Third-Party Services provision activities across the Implementation Business function. Reporting to the Cost Control Team Lead (Perth Office).
• Develop and maintain reports that are timely, accurate, reliable, and forward looking to support decision making by the Implementation Management Team
• Responsible for daily cost control activities including but not limited to:

• Providing visibly of contractor costs.
• o Focal Point for contractor commitments, PR/PO process, SES release, provide governance over CTR process and registers.
• Support contractor invoicing process in line with overall Services function.
• Support review of contractor's monthly cost, VoWD and forecast to complete reporting.
• Provides cost anomaly analysis support to cost control and Services Team
• Provide scope and activity-based cost forecasts and trends, supporting Finance and Operations cost visibility.
• Supports annual budget build and ongoing challenges.
• Responsible to prepare a monthly cost report content together with Mgmt. Accountant and Services Team Leads.
• Maintain & utilise cost control tools and systems including interfaces with accounting system (SAP).

Key Skills and Experience Required:

• Business Administration or equivalent professional qualification
• Project Management Qualifications or equivalent is desirable
• Contract management training or equivalent is desirable
• 2 years' experience in the Oil & Gas Industry or Heavy Industry in the field of implementation, execution, and contractor management.
• Previous experience in cost control and coordination of Services
• Exposure to development and management of Maintenance Services Contracts and commercial set ups, ideally SAP
• Cost Control / Cost tracking
• Integrated planning, resources mobilisation, and competency management

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.