Cost Controller

Opportunity : Cost Controller – Major Energy Project (Middle East Based)

Location : Local / Resident candidates preferred

Start : ASAP | End : 31-Dec-2026

Work Schedule : Full-time | Resignation Notice : 2 Months

About the Role

Join a high-performing finance team supporting a major upstream energy project in the Middle East. We are looking for experienced Cost Controllers to oversee financial stewardship, cost optimization, and transparent reporting across multiple departments. You’ll play a vital role in project delivery through proactive financial monitoring, budget alignment, and strategic collaboration with technical and commercial stakeholders.

Your Responsibilities

Support the budgeting and forecasting cycle in close collaboration with department managers and senior analysts.

Ensure timely and accurate monthly financial closings, accruals, and allocations.

Validate Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs), ensuring they align with approved budgets and cost allocation principles.

Process and review invoices against contractual terms and POs to maintain compliance and cost visibility.

Prepare and deliver cost reports with variance analysis to facilitate effective decision-making.

Monitor contract compliance and payment terms to safeguard value and reduce risk.

Champion procurement-to-payment best practices, ensuring strict adherence to approval and documentation workflows.

Assist in developing and refining cost structures, financial tools, and reporting systems for better process efficiency.

Respond to audit queries and collaborate on resolution of financial exceptions.

Cultivate an embedded finance presence across operational teams, promoting a cost-conscious culture.

What You'll Bring

Technical Expertise :

Minimum 5 years of cost control or financial experience within the upstream energy sector.

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related discipline (professional certifications are a plus).

Strong working knowledge of enterprise financial systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel. Exposure to BI tools like Power BI is advantageous.

Solid understanding of accounting processes (cost allocation, accruals) and upstream project financials.

Soft Skills :

Ability to bridge communication between finance and technical disciplines.

Strong organisational, prioritisation, and time-management skills under pressure.

Team-oriented with initiative, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive mindset.

Excellent listening, interpersonal, and collaboration skills across multicultural environments.

Why Join This Project?

You’ll be part of a significant long-term energy infrastructure initiative with exposure to multi-million USD budgets.

Work cross-functionally with departments involved in complex oil & gas operations.

Develop professionally in a highly structured, process-driven finance organisation.

Apply today if you're ready to take on a high-impact finance role at the heart of a transformative energy project.