Cost Controller

Since its creation in 2014, Harbour has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most geographically diverse independent oil and gas companies.  Today, Harbour is producing between 475,000 and 485,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day with significant production in Norway, the UK, Germany, Argentina and North Africa. Harbour benefits from competitive operating costs and resilient margins, and a broad set of growth options including near-infrastructure opportunities in Norway, unconventional scalable opportunities in Argentina and conventional offshore projects in Mexico and Indonesia. With low GHG emissions intensity and a leading CO2 storage position in Europe, Harbour remains committed to producing oil and gas safely and responsibly to help meet the world’s energy needs. Harbour is headquartered in London with approximately 5,000 staff and contractors across its operations and offices. 

Ours is an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to their job and feel recognised for the value they add. We are committed to creating a genuinely inclusive and supportive working environment to ensure everyone has a positive experience at work.

At Harbour Energy, we aim to recruit, retain and promote our people based on their unique skills, regardless of race, gender or background. We need excellent people to help shape and develop the future of our company. Could this be you?

If so, we want to hear from you.

Purpose of Role:

•    Provide Cost Control support to the required function.  Maintain cost tracking data, provide regular cost reporting updates and administer detailed budget/forecasts to the incumbent budget holder(s). Focal Interface between Operations and Finance functions to ensure accurate cost information and budgeting activities.  Follow Harbour Energy policies, procedures and contractual agreements.

Critical Responsibilities:

•    Ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe manner complying with all regulatory requirements, legislation and Harbour Energy HSES Procedures

Ethics and Compliance Responsibilities:

•    Ensure that all activities and behaviours are carried out in accordance with Harbour Energy’s Ethics and Compliance Policies and Procedures, and to complete any compulsory compliance training as required

Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence:

Delivery of accurate and timely cost information
•    Drive monthly cost reviews with incumbent budget holders
•    Works with budget holders to prepare business plans, Value of Work Done, and forecasts
•    Tracks commitments and invoices against activities
•    Support business P2P process for area as required
•    Liaise with Supply Chain on invoice related issues as appropriate.
•    Provision of information for cost allocations cycles as required
•    Prepares variance and trend analysis as required
•    Collaborates with key stakeholders including budget owners, contract owners and accountants
•    Undertakes various reconciliation or deep dive exercises as required
•    Provides support to master data and reporting structure requirements
•    Provide ad-hoc cost analysis and management presentations as required
•    ER Allowance - The postholder may be required to join the emergency response rota should this become a requirement of the position.  

Critical Skills, Qualifications, Experience, etc.:

•    Degree qualified and/or appropriate experience and qualifications
•    Understanding of Upstream E&P industry requirements
•    Strong understanding of cost management including Value of Work Done and forecast to complete
•    Solid understanding of contracts and procurement 
•    Strong analytical skills
•    Experience of Finance systems
•    Strong MS Office skills
•    Excellent interpersonal skills and adept at interacting with individuals at all levels in the organisation

•    Focus on service delivery to business and functions 
•    Flexible and responsive to stakeholder requirements and changing environment 
•    Ability to deliver high quality work by deadlines and work effectively under time pressure
•    Ability to work on own initiative, proactively drive change, take responsibility and manage tasks through to completion
•    Open, honest and reliable
•    Awareness of Harbour Energy HSES Policies and Business Management System (BMS)
•    Awareness of Harbour Energy Values & Behaviours

Inclusive recruitment is a vital part of our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. Whatever your background, if you feel you need an adjustment during our selection process to suit your needs, please let us know, and we will be happy to help.

For further information or support on any of these points, please reach out to us at careers@harbourenergy.com