Posted on: 27/04/2026 – Application Deadline: 29/05/2026
Cost Controller
Darwin, Australia – Temporary, 12 months
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, and 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 our 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 joinour Darwin or Singapore team. The successful candidate will report to Commercial Manager.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
* Track and analyse expenditure across the assetlifecycle, including operations, modifications, life extensions, anddecom/demob, ensuring costs are captured and recorded accurately.Liaise with all functional teams to understandcost drivers, validate forecasts, and ensure expenditure is correctlycaptured 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 teamson OPEX and CAPEX considerations, ensuring accurate reflection of costs.
* Maintain cost data integrity within ERP and costcontrol systems and support audits, client reviews, and corporate reporting.
Qualifications
* Bachelor'sdegree level in relevant discipline.
* Sufficientrelevant experience may replace certain educational requirementsIfrelevant, a lower level of formal education and / or longrelevant experience may replace formal education.
* Experiencein cost control, project control, commercial roles, or related financial management within the offshore oil & gas industry, with exposure to budgets, forecasts, and cost monitoring.
Skills
* Proficient in MSOffice and Suite of Tools - Word, Excel (VBA), Power Point, Visio, Outlook and SharePoint.
* Knowledge of ERPsystems (i.e. IFS, SAP, JDE) and its processes
* Exceptional communicationskills 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 growthopportunities.
* Competitive remuneration package.
* A diverse culture with inclusive andcreative teams who lead with integrity.
* Opportunities to travel to offshorelocations and operational offices.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
BW Offshore is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of age, gender, disability, religion, or ethnic background.
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