Operations Cost Controller
Georgetown Mid-level Accounting
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at SBM Offshore Group. Georgetown.
Pay not stated Accounting salary
RoleAccounting
SeniorityMid-level
LocationGeorgetown
PostedSep 16, 2026
Role brief
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What you'll do
- Build the unit’s three-year budget from maintenance plans, historical OPEX, prior results, inflation and revenue data
- Track unit expenses by department, project and period, then investigate gaps between spending and budget
- Prepare monthly reports with rolling forecasts, cash projections and quarterly and annual cost comparisons
- Review forecasts with the unit manager, adjust plans and present actionable findings to operations and consolidation teams
- Control unit purchase order approvals and follow each order through to ensure reporting reflects accurate allocations
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, engineering, economics or finance
- Two to five years working in controlling or financial planning and analysis
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits you if you can turn cost and budget data into clear guidance for unit managers and operations teams. You’ll work with both onshore and offshore operations, as well as finance and reporting colleagues.
From the employer
Purpose
- You ensure the unit operates costeffectively by monitoring and analyzing expenses. You will develop and manage budgets, identify costsaving opportunities, collaborate with stakeholders, and prepare timely, accurate financial reports to support management decisionmaking. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with audit and financial standards.
Responsibilities
- You play a critical role on unit 3Y budget preparation by gathering planned maintenance plan, OPEX historical financial information, past performance data, and inflation, including revenues. You establish clear financial goals for the next three years and financially lead all stakeholders.
- You monitor and analyze the unit’s costs to ensure they align with the budget and proper allocated, breaking them down by departments, projects, and periods (month, quarter, year). You use spreadsheets and financial management software to organize and calculate the data. You review the budget with the unit’s manager to ensure they understand the costs and that your forecasts are realistic and achievable. You make adjustments as necessary and identify areas that need attention or correction.
- You prepare monthly cost control reports by unit, analyzing deviations from budget projections and any intermediate targets. This includes rolling forecasts, quarterly and yearly cost variances, cash projections, and budget versus actual comparisons. You present these reports in a practical manner to both onshore and offshore operations teams, as well as the consolidation reporting team, ensuring clarity and actionable insights for effective decisionmaking.
- You play a crucial role in managing and controlling the approval of purchase orders for the unit. You ensure that allocation and budget are clearly identified during the approval process. Additionally, you monitor the purchase order throughout its lifecycle, ensuring it reflects accurate information in financial reports. Variations, opportunities, and threats are presented promptly and clearly to the operations team.
- You collaborate with the financial team to manage cash flow, maintain accurate accounting records ensuring compliance with standards, and enforce internal controls. You prepare for external audits by ensuring all financial documentation is accurate, accessible and with the proper record.
Education
- Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Business, Engineering, Economics or Finance.
Experience
- 2-5 years of experience in Controlling or Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
Functional Competencies
Book keeping and transactionsAnalytics and reportingCost Control and performance management executionBudgeting and forecastingProject budget set-upProject Cost ManagementContractual and commercial
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