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Senior Cost Controller
TechnipFMC. Establish and maintain project cost control structures aligned with approved project baselines .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in project cost control methodologies, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, while ensuring compliance with financial policies and governance standards. Proven ability to analyze cost performance, identify risks, and mentor junior personnel within a collaborative project team environment.
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Project Cost ControlBudgetingForecastingVariance AnalysisChange Management
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Hard Skills
Cost Control StructuresCost Estimates ValidationCost LoadingEAC ForecastingETC ForecastingCost Performance AnalysisRisk IdentificationCost ReportingNumerical AnalysisAttention to Detail
Soft Skills
Strong Working RelationshipsMentoringContinuous ImprovementProblem-SolvingCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft ExcelERP SystemsSAPOracle GEOSTechnipFMC Cost Control Systems
Industry Keywords
Oil & Gas SectorManufacturing ProjectsSPSOffshoreSubsea
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERPOracle
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Establish and maintain project cost control structures aligned with approved project baselines
- Prepare and control project budgets, validate cost estimates, and align budgets with project scope and contractual requirements
- Ensure proper cost loading, coding, and traceability in TechnipFMC cost control systems
- Track actual costs and commitments for timely, accurate, and complete cost capture
- Prepare periodic EAC and ETC cost forecasts using approved methodologies
- Analyze variances between actuals, forecasts, and budgets; identify root causes and recommend corrective actions
- Develop and deliver Project Management Reports and VOWD for project management and management reviews
- Support monthly project reviews and management reporting cycles
- Provide cost performance narratives covering key drivers, risks, and mitigation actions
- Identify, quantify, and monitor cost risks and opportunities
- Participate in change management, variation evaluation, claims support, and cost impact assessments
- Assess, approve, and reflect scope-change cost implications in forecasts and budgets
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, internal controls, audit requirements, and governance standards
- Support internal and external audits with documentation, analysis, and explanations
- Partner with Project Managers, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Finance teams
- Mentor junior cost control personnel and promote standardization, continuous improvement, and best practices
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
- Minimum 8 years of proven experience in Project Cost Control, Project Controls, or Estimation environments
- Exposure to SPS, offshore, or subsea is an added advantage
- Prior exposure to the Oil & Gas sector or manufacturing projects is highly desirable
- Strong command of professional English
- Expertise in project cost control methodologies, including budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, variance analysis, and change management
- Advanced analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills, with high attention to accuracy and detail
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, PivotTables, and data analysis techniques
- Prior experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle GEOS is an added advantage
- Ability to build strong working relationships and contribute effectively within an integrated project team environment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal opportunities and inclusion across ages, races, ethnicities, religions, gender expressions, disabilities, and other pluralities
- Mentoring and professional development through guidance from senior personnel
- Global collaboration and multicultural team environment