Job Description

General information

Profile

Finance - Cost Controller

Position title

Junior Cost Controller

Contract

Permanent Contract

Contractual hours

Full-time

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This is an exciting opportunity to begin your finance career in Cost Control. As Junior Cost Controller you will support the Finance function by providing cost control and financial monitoring across a diverse portfolio of activities, including Operations, Projects, Wells and Decommissioning. The role is designed as a development position, offering exposure to end-to-end cost control processes while working closely with operational, project and engineering teams, under the direction and guidance of the Senior Cost Controller.

This is a multi-faceted role which requires the ability to work as part of a team whilst also having the ability to work independently, under the supervision of senior team members. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and have attention to detail in their work, along with a willingness to learn.

This position will be based in our Norwich office and operates on a Monday to Friday basis.

Key Responsibilities Include:
• Support cost control activities across Operations, Projects, Wells and Decommissioning
• Produce detailed cost tracking data from multiple ERP systems
• Assist with producing monthly cost reports, including actuals, accruals and forecast updates
• Track commitments, purchase orders and invoices, ensuring accurate cost allocation
• Check, challenge and approve purchase requisitions and invoices, along with raising service entry sheets
• Coordination of Office time writing in support of correct cost allocation and recoveries
• Assist in identifying cost variances, and maintain cost breakdown structures aligned to approved budgets and AFE’s
• Support the financial tracking of projects and work programmes from approval through execution and close-out
• Any other cost control related activities required by line or functional management
• Developing good working practices and continually looking for improvements in underlying processes.

Salary range

Competitive

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Development and Progression:
This role is designed as a development opportunity, progressing into a full Cost Controller position within Finance. You will gain structured exposure across Operations, Projects, Wells and Decommissioning, with responsibility increasing as your experience grows.
• Develop a solid understanding of cost control principles throughout the asset life cycle
• Build knowledge of cost structures across oil & gas operations, projects, wells and decommissioning
• Undertake relevant training and development as part of a structured progression pathway within the Finance team

Key Requirements Include:

Qualifications/Experience:
This position is ideal for entry level candidates looking to progress in a Finance career, and there are a few key qualities that will help your application stand out:

• Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident using Excel and working with data
• Clear communicator across finance and technical teams
• Organised, methodical, and able to manage multiple tasks
• Keen to learn and develop within finance/cost control
• A‑levels or equivalent (working toward a finance qualification is beneficial)
• Professional development support available (e.g., AAT/CIMA)
• Curious about how projects and operations work
• Reliable, proactive, and deadline‑focused

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Benefits:

At Perenco we value and reward our people, offering competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits including:

• Discretionary Bonus
• Private Medical Insurance & Dental Cover
• Flexible Benefit Allowance
• Life Assurance
• Excellent Pension Provision
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flex Days
• Profit ‘Units’ Sharing Scheme

Position location

Job location

Europe, United Kingdom, Norwich

Precision

Norwich, Norfolk

Candidate criteria

Education level

A Level

Experience level

Young graduate