Lead Cost Controller
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Monitor and analyze costs
- Ensure detailed analytical monitoring of vessel operating costs (crew, maintenance, consumables, insurance, fuel, food, etc.)
- Ensure the reliability of the standard daily cost for each vessel in scope and conduct in-depth variance analysis between standard and actuals
- Work at a granular level: by vessel, by cost item, by cost breakdown, by status
- Monthly review of the PO module and backlog status (open orders, invoices not received, unmatched purchase orders) with operational teams
- Ensure rigorous monitoring of Variation Orders in both analytical tracking and contract/project recharges.
Act as « Business Partner »
· Challenge operational teams (Vessel manager,Crewing manager, etc.) on financial performance, acting as a credible andsolution-oriented partner
· Participate in management reviews and contributeto budget arbitration preparation
· Provide clear, qualitative and concise reportingand analysis explaining deviations from standards
Ensure reliability of statutory accounts for a scope ofentities
- Control and/or validate the allocation of expenses not monitored by operational units
- Review monthly profit and loss statements for each entity with the designated accounting manager to adjust if necessary (provisions, reclassifications)
Support the upskilling of the local management controlteam
- Support in draft management procedures to standardize practices across local teams
- Train management control team members on procedures
Contribute to continuous improvement & ad hoc analysis
- Contribute to refining optimal standard cost by learning from estimation errors to improve full vessel cost estimation accuracy
- Support the development and enhancement of BOURBON’s cost monitoring and control capabilities by sharing feedback, developing tools (spreadsheets, databases, dashboards, etc.), and participating in workshops
- Contribute to drafting internal procedures and participate in cross-functional projects