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The logistics cost specialist will lead cost control activities across the operational support functions. The position is responsible for tracking, analyzing, and reporting Logistics expenditure, supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles, and ensuring alignment with annual work plans and financial targets. The role requires strong financial acumen and the ability to collaborate with field and office-based operations and supply chain teams. The successful candidate will proactively identify cost risks and opportunities, support performance improvement initiatives, and provide clear, timely, and actionable cost insights to operational leadership.
Job Responsibility:
Track, analyse, and report actual Logistics expenditure across operational cost centres, validating invoices and spend against work executed
Support the development and maintenance of Logistics budgets and forecasts in collaboration with operations, maintenance, and planning teams
Conduct variance analysis and explain deviations from budget or forecast, escalating key risks or opportunities to leadership
Support month-end close and accrual processes, including cost coding and allocation accuracy, and reconciliation with finance systems
Collaborate with supply chain and contract owners to monitor service contract spend and performance
Develop and maintain cost dashboards, reports, and tools that enable transparent and effective cost management
Contribute to continuous improvement of cost control processes, systems, and tools in the operations environment
Provide cost insights to enable timely, informed decision-making by operational leaders
Requirements:
Relevant cost control or accounting certifications desirable
Strong understanding of Logistics cost drivers in the oil and gas industry
Proficient in MS Excel, ERP systems (SAP preferred), and cost reporting tools
Strong communication and collaboration skills, including with field-based teams
Ability to distill financial data into clear operational insights
Cost control or finance experience, with a strong preference for Logistics support exposure in an upstream E&P environment
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in an operational context
Exposure to complex field operations and contract services preferred
What we offer:
Medical Coverage: Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plans, including medical, dental, and vision
Retirement Plan: 401(k) up to 4% company match
Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and voluntary supplemental coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling and support services
Paid Holidays: Observance of major federal holidays
Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and dependent care options