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.