Cost Controller - Future Concept

Job Summary:

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Cost Controller with over 10 years of experience in managing and overseeing project cost performance across complex and large-scale projects. The ideal candidate will play a strategic role in ensuring budget adherence conducting in-depth financial analysis and supporting decision-making through accurate and timely cost reporting. The role demands strong collaboration with planning procurement and engineering teams to proactively manage and mitigate financial risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the full cost control cycle for large-scale and multi-disciplinary projects.
• Monitor project budgets track actual expenditures against approved estimates and ensure cost compliance.
• Analyze cost variances and provide actionable insights and technical recommendations to maintain financial control.
• Lead the preparation of comprehensive financial reports cost forecasts and dashboards using Excel and Power BI.
• Utilize ERP systems (such as SAP Oracle or similar) to record monitor and control project-related costs and commitments.
• Evaluate actual quantities and costs executed on-site and compare with baseline budgets and BOQs.
• Collaborate with planning procurement and engineering teams to assess the cost impact of design changes and procurement strategies.
• Review and verify contractor invoices variation orders and change requests against contract terms and planned quantities.
• Prepare and update project cash flow forecasts to support financial planning and funding requirements.
• Ensure full alignment of costs with project scope contractual terms and payment conditions.
• Support integration between cost control and project scheduling for accurate earned value reporting and performance tracking.
• Mentor junior cost engineers and provide guidance in best practices for cost management and reporting.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Finance Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• 10 years of proven experience in cost control/project controls ideally in the construction infrastructure or engineering sectors.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Power BI and enterprise ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle).
• Strong understanding of cost management methodologies project lifecycle and quantity tracking techniques.
• Expertise in earned value management (EVM) cash flow forecasting and financial performance analysis.
• Excellent analytical organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial data effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Professional certification such as Certified Cost Professional (CCP) from AACE or PMP.
• Experience working on mega projects in sectors such as oil & gas infrastructure or EPC.