Cost Controller
BW Offshore leverages more than four decades of experience in operating advanced offshore production systems and executing complex projects. We are proud to have executed 40 FPSO and FSO projects. We have cultivated a culture of thorough engineering, trust and teamwork throughout the organisation.
BW Offshore is actively engaged in the energy transition by developing clean energy production solutions, applying its offshore engineering and operations capabilities to drive future value creation. Our aim is to create tailored energy solutions for evolving global energy markets.
BW Offshore is looking for a Cost Controller to join our Darwin team. The successful candidate will report to the Commercial Manager. This is a temporary 12 month contract with potential to progress to a full time, permanent role for the right person.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
* Track and analyse expenditure across the asset lifecycle, including operations, modifications, life extensions, and decom/demob, ensuring costs are captured and recorded accurately.
* Liaise with all functional teams to understand cost drivers, validate forecasts, and ensure expenditure is correctly captured and classified against budgets and cost structures.
* Assist in the preparation, consolidation, and review of annual budgets, forecasts, and cost phasing aligned with operational and business plans.
* Prepare monthly cost and forecast reports, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
* Support management by analysing historical data, benchmarking against technical scope, and providing operational insights for cost optimisation.
* Reconcile actual expenditure against budgets to support accurate, auditable reimbursable cost claims to the Client.
* Support the assessment of variation orders, change requests, and contract amendments by providing cost impact and recoverability analysis.
* Provide input to Commercial and Estimating teams on OPEX and CAPEX considerations, ensuring accurate reflection of costs.
* Maintain cost data integrity within ERP and cost control systems and support audits, client reviews, and corporate reporting.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of cost control processes, reporting quality, and undertaking other ad-hoc cost control tasks as required.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree level in relevant discipline.
Skills
* Proficient in MS Office and Suite of Tools - Word, Excel (VBA), Power Point, Visio, Outlook and SharePoint.
* Knowledge of ERP systems (i.e. IFS, SAP, JDE) and its processes
* Exceptional communication skills with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.
* Collaborative and able to build strong working relationships across all functions.
* Proactive and adaptable with logical analysis and critical thinking skills
We offer
* Career development and growth opportunities.
* Competitive remuneration package.
* A diverse culture with inclusive and creative teams who lead with integrity.
* Opportunities to travel to offshore locations and operational offices.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
BW Offshore have dynamic teams working together and foster a culture of creativity and curiosity. We believe that outcomes are always achieved best when delivered by a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.