IOTA Group is looking for an experienced Cost Controller to join its teams within a major international energy company, supporting a large-scale deep offshore Oil & Gas development project.
Based in Paris, France, the position will contribute to the Project Controls function of a complex international development involving multiple packages such as FPSO, SURF, SPS and Project Management activities. The project is characterized by a significant CAPEX, international interfaces and high requirements in terms of cost optimization, technical quality and HSE performance.
Job DescriptionAs Cost Controller, you will support the project cost engineering function and be responsible for the cost control of one or two major project packages, while contributing to wider Project Controls activities alongside the Lead Cost Engineer.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Maintain and update phased cost forecasts based on Value of Work Done (VOWD) and contractor monthly reports.
- Lead monthly cost review meetings with Package Teams and consolidate forecast data.
- Prepare inputs for monthly accruals at contract level.
- Develop monthly cost reports including cost summaries, phasing profiles, variance analysis and quarterly/yearly performance.
- Assess the cost impact of project changes and ensure their integration into the change control process.
- Coordinate with Contracts & Procurement teams to evaluate approved, pending and potential changes.
- Maintain accurate cost information and reconciliation between SAP and Cleopatra.
- Ensure completed contracts, purchase orders and service orders are properly closed and recorded.
- Support re-baseline activities, Basis of Estimate updates and long-term/project cost reporting.
- Contribute to annual cost risk analysis and assessment of remaining project contingency.
- Produce ad hoc cost analysis, reports and presentation materials as required.
- Proven experience in Cost Control / Cost Engineering, preferably within large-scale Oil & Gas, offshore or major industrial projects.
- Strong understanding of project cost forecasting, accruals, variance analysis, change control and cost reporting.
- Experience working with major project packages and multidisciplinary Project Controls teams.
- Knowledge of SAP and Cleopatra or comparable cost management systems is highly valued, as both systems are used for project cost management.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to manage complex cost data.
- Ability to interact effectively with Package Managers, Planning, Contracts & Procurement and other project stakeholders.
- Professional proficiency in French and English.
- Ability to work in an international and multicultural project environment.
- Location: Paris, France
- Work arrangement: On-site / Resident, 5 days per week
- Starting date: September 2026
- Candidate profile: EU-based candidates
- Languages: French & English
Skills Required
- Proven experience in cost control or cost engineering
- Experience in large-scale Oil & Gas, offshore, or major industrial projects
- Understanding of project cost forecasting, accruals, variance analysis, change control, and cost reporting
- Experience working with major project packages and multidisciplinary Project Controls teams
- Knowledge of SAP and Cleopatra or comparable cost management systems
- Strong analytical skills and ability to manage complex cost data
- Ability to interact effectively with Package Managers, Planning, Contracts and Procurement, and other stakeholders
- Professional proficiency in French and English
- Ability to work in an international and multicultural project environment
- EU-based candidate
What We Do
IOTA Group is a global leader in workforce deployment and Employer of Record (EOR) services with over 40 years of expertise. Based in Switzerland, the company specializes in recruitment, staffing, and global mobility solutions, providing international integration expertise and tailored project support for complex cross-border deployments, particularly within the energy, oil and gas, and industrial sectors.
