D&W Cost Controller – Stavanger
Introduction
Work Location: Stavanger
Duration: 02/02/2026 – 15/01/2027
Dovre Group is a trusted global provider of high-value project management services. We have over 30 years of experience as a global provider of project professionals and engineers for large investment projects within our Project Personnel business area. As a leading provider of services to operating and engineering companies, we are committed to provide our clients with the best possible service. All our candidates go through an extensive selection process supported by ISO 9001. To secure the best match for a project, we take time to get to know the person behind the CV.
Function
The D&W Cost Controller is responsible for follow-up ongoing well construction cost, forecasting and reporting within assigned assets. Provide support and challenge to budget executors incl. review of actual cost and commitments, preparation of accruals and variance analysis;
•Support the drilling teams with monthly cost follow-up, reporting and forecasting
•Prepare DCE/AFE and report final well cost
•Work closely with Drilling Team, Alliance partners and vendors to provide VOWD estimates
•Prepare DCE and AFE by well using cost driver model and present to budget owners for approval and submit via DocuSign
•Contribute to calculating and gathering input for MLC
•Review cost and commitments, prepare accruals, verify actuals and variance analysis
•Maintain and update forecasts in Fiori for wells within area of responsibility
•Provide input to the business plan for wells in execution
•Facilitate regular cost reviews with relevant budget executors
•Prepare final well cost summary for After action reviews and well scorecard
•Verify PR and cost transaction, and execute reposting/prepare loaders as required
•Request Master data (WBS and Network) for activities supported
•Calculate, monitor and allocate rig intake/common cost related to rig lines
•Follow up time writing and assure correct use of timecodes for planning cost and wells in operation
•Provide input to logistics split and review logistic allocations
•Review and understand cost for the reported activity against activity plans
•Contribute with variance explanations in JV report and to financial reporting
•Prepare end of well tasks; well and inventory reconciliation
•Prepare cost analysis (“what if”) related to different scenarios and scope
•Support and assist in partner audits as required
Requirements
•Familiar with and actively use available toolkit; SAP, data warehouse, Power BI reports, Fiori forecasting app, Cost driver model and other relevant tools used for cost management
•Knowledge of financial regulations for the sector and the Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) and other relevant contracts (e.g. alliance contracts, Norwegian Oil and Gas’ Guidelines 077)
•Understand the main elements of the operations in support and ensure activity-based forecasting and preparation of actuals according to ‘value of work done’ principles
•Integrate with budget managers/executers and be able to communicate cost picture and variances
•Remain aware of market trends that could impact budget/costs (steel vs casing, FX-rates etc.).
•Demonstrate understanding and execution of key BMS processes
Offer
Dovre Group is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from anyone meeting the requirements for this position.
Information
For more information about the position above or working for Dovre Group, please contact:
Trine Nilsen
Senior Recruitment Manager
trine.nilsen@dovresolutions.com
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