Operations Cost Controller
Paramaribo, SR
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SBM Offshore is the world’s deepwater ocean-infrastructure expert. Our work is already resulting in cleaner, more efficient energy production. True. Blue. Transition. is our promise to enable that into the future while at the same time using our expertise to support new and existing markets in the blue economy. It starts with Advancing our Core: continuing to advance the decarbonization of traditional energy production. While Pioneering More: helping to enable the energy transition and using our unique capabilities in ocean infrastructure to support more industries to grow sustainably. Sharing our experience for a better blue tomorrow.
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This posting has for objective to give ourselves the chance to work together, in the short, medium, or long term. SBM Offshore's active leadership position on the market, combined with our People Development and Succession Planning activities, requires us to be ready to onboard and mobilize our future Operations Cost Controller as soon as a new vacancy opens!
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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
GENERAL INFORMATION
SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.
SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.