67 Senior Cost Controller jobs in Qatar

We are looking for a Cost Controller for one of our clients with the following details:

Location: Doha, Onshore

Start Date: OCT-2025

End Date: OCT-2026

Work status: Single, residential

Qualification and Experience Required:

Technical

• Minimum 6 years of related experience in Oil and Gas upstream industry.
• Degree level in accounting, Finance, engineering, or other business-related discipline (Professional certification is a plus).
• Good knowledge in SAP and analytical skills in Excel (Power BI is a plus).
• Solid understanding of the demand / supply chain process, accounting principles in oil & gas upstream industry.
• Good accounting knowledge (Cost Allocations / Accruals etc.).
• Understanding of workings and governance concepts of a big organization.

Soft skills

• Communication competencies: Finance to technical, Technical to Finance. Able to synthetise complex information.
• Capacity to work in stressful situations with tight deadlines, managing time and priorities while producing quality work.
• Collaboration
• Organization
• Capacity to listen and take others point of view
• Team spirit
• Initiative

Activities

• Assist the Senior Business Analyst to prepare annual budget and closure forecast for the departments he/she oversees, in close collaboration with the Managers of these departments - Assist the Senior Business Analyst during the Budget session presentations to Management.
• Prepares all necessary SAP entries and its support documentation for the closure including invoices, scheduled and manual accruals and cost allocations to ensure accurate financial statements.
• Collects, organizes, and validates information required to represent in the most accurate way the business reality of value of work done (physical and contractual advancement of works) and other critical information such as cost allocation drivers, in the company's books, according to relevant accounting standards, during the monthly closure cycles.
• Support the Senior Business Analyst to prepare monthly cost report providing a strong variance analysis compared to our Closure forecast and budget.
• Support the Senior Business Analyst to ensure costs control measures are maintained to monitor, review, and analyze projects from inception till completion.
• Have a strong understanding of all activities and scope under departments managed.
• Ensure to process all pending invoice and do not keep overdue invoices.
• Responsible for validation of PR / PO Raised by business verified against budget creation.
• Assist the Senior Business Analyst to maintain up-to-date analytical structures in line with agreed Cost Control principles.
• Promote a good P2P practice throughout the organization promoting no invoices received without PO and all approval of invoices in compliance with DOA.
• Comply with provisions of contracts, JVA and Delegation of Authority in the departments managed.
• Support the Senior Business Analyst to contributes to responses to audit queries and to resolution of audit exceptions

If Interested Kindly apply.

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood are actively hiring for Cost Controller role to support future growth in our expanding business. The projects team focuses on delivering across FEED, Pre-FEED, Brownfield, Greenfield scopes of work. In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of project work in accordance with the project execution plan, including Wood and/or Project Procedures on Safety and Quality Control within the man-hour, cost and the project schedule targets. This is a long-term assignment based in Qatar.

The successful candidate must have strong experience in preparation and reporting of project cost budgets, and the tracking, management and reporting of project expenditure to enable robust control of projects throughout their lifecycle. Assists in the preparation and reporting of project cost budgets, in accordance with contractual requirements and Wood policies, procedures and standards. This will typically involve the review, analysis and reporting of actual and forecasted project costs against the project approved budget.

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil and gas and emerging energy sectors
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our busiess with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Life Insurance ; Provides payment of 2 x Base Salary (up to a maximum of QAR 1 million) upon death
• End of Service Gratuity ; In line with Qatar Labor Law, upon completion of 1 years' service employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit of three weeks for every year of service.
• Medical Insurance : Ensures cover (up to a maximum of QAR 250,000 per person, per year) is available should you require treatment. Pre-existing and/or chronic conditions are covered up to QAR 10,000.
• Employee Assistance Programme : Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The programme helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well-being.
• Professional Memberships : One professional membership, registration, subscription, certification and/or license cost per annum for all active Wood employees. The membership must be relevant to the role you are currently employed in or be part of a development plan. Reimbursement should be claimed via the expenses procedure system, with supporting evidence.
• Global connections : join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

• Assist in the development and maintenance of Project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) for specific scopes
• Assist in the development of project budgets in accordance with the Basis of Estimate including statements of work scope, assumptions, man-hour estimates, narratives and review & comment of client documents
• Liaise with procurement, finance and time-capture functions, and third parties as required, to support accurate and timely capture of procurement, materials, subcontract and labour manhour costs, allocating costs in accordance with approved project WBS
• Liaise with engineering, procurement and construction functions, and others as required, to maintain awareness of project activities and their impact on the project budget, schedule and cost forecast.
• Support the project work approval process in terms of accurate cost code allocation and initial budget set-up and approvals
• Assist in the development and maintenance of project cost budgets using appropriate software applications
• Monitor cost commitments and expenditures through all phases of project lifecycle
• Provide input to project cost performance reports in accordance with project reporting requirements
• Support the preparation of updates to project cost forecasts
• Assist in the monitoring and reporting on cost impact of project manpower forecasts
• Assist in development of project change orders / variations in accordance with engineering and construction change notifications
• May facilitate and communicate cost and schedule impact of change notifications.
• Monitor overall project cost performance and contingency drawdown.
• Attend project meetings as required.
• Participate in the project cost close-out process.
• Attend cost & estimate risk analysis sessions as required
• Participate in Project Controls Compliance and Continuous Improvement Reviews

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Experience:

Bachelors Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (or equivalent gained through relevant vocational training and/or industry experience)

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Must have at least 10 years' experience
• Good computer skills
• Understanding of project management principles and techniques
• Be a self-motivated, proactive individual with high achievement drive and initiative, excellent verbal and written communication skills and good organizational awareness.
• Confidently deliver assigned scopes of work independently / remotely from technical leadership personnel, with minimal guidance and direction

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Overview

We are looking for a Cost Controller for one of our clients with the following details:

Location: Doha, Onshore

Start Date: OCT-2025

End Date: OCT-2026

Work status: Single, residential

Technical

• Minimum 6 years of related experience in Oil and Gas upstream industry.
• Degree level in accounting, Finance, engineering, or other business-related discipline (Professional certification is a plus).
• Good knowledge in SAP and analytical skills in Excel (Power BI is a plus).
• Solid understanding of the demand / supply chain process, accounting principles in oil & gas upstream industry.
• Good accounting knowledge (Cost Allocations / Accruals etc.).
• Understanding of workings and governance concepts of a big organization.

Soft skills

• Communication competencies: Finance to technical, Technical to Finance. Able to synthetise complex information.
• Capacity to work in stressful situations with tight deadlines, managing time and priorities while producing quality work.
• Collaboration
• Organization
• Capacity to listen and take others point of view
• Team spirit
• Initiative

Activities

• Assist the Senior Business Analyst to prepare annual budget and closure forecast for the departments he/she oversees, in close collaboration with the Managers of these departments - Assist the Senior Business Analyst during the Budget session presentations to Management.
• Prepares all necessary SAP entries and its support documentation for the closure including invoices, scheduled and manual accruals and cost allocations to ensure accurate financial statements.
• Collects, organizes, and validates information required to represent in the most accurate way the business reality of value of work done (physical and contractual advancement of works) and other critical information such as cost allocation drivers, in the company's books, according to relevant accounting standards, during the monthly closure cycles.
• Support the Senior Business Analyst to prepare monthly cost report providing a strong variance analysis compared to our Closure forecast and budget.
• Support the Senior Business Analyst to ensure costs control measures are maintained to monitor, review, and analyze projects from inception till completion.
• Have a strong understanding of all activities and scope under departments managed.
• Ensure to process all pending invoice and do not keep overdue invoices.
• Responsible for validation of PR / PO Raised by business verified against budget creation.
• Assist the Senior Business Analyst to maintain up-to-date analytical structures in line with agreed Cost Control principles.
• Promote a good P2P practice throughout the organization promoting no invoices received without PO and all approval of invoices in compliance with DOA.
• Comply with provisions of contracts, JVA and Delegation of Authority in the departments managed.
• Support the Senior Business Analyst to contributes to responses to audit queries and to resolution of audit exceptions

If Interested Kindly apply.

Overview

We are looking for a Cost Controller for one of our clients with the following details:

Location: Doha, Onshore

Start Date: OCT-2025

End Date: OCT-2026

Work status: Single, residential

Technical

• Minimum 6 years of related experience in Oil and Gas upstream industry.
• Degree level in accounting, Finance, engineering, or other business-related discipline (Professional certification is a plus).
• Good knowledge in SAP and analytical skills in Excel (Power BI is a plus).
• Solid understanding of the demand / supply chain process, accounting principles in oil & gas upstream industry.
• Good accounting knowledge (Cost Allocations / Accruals etc.).
• Understanding of workings and governance concepts of a big organization.

Soft skills

• Communication competencies: Finance to technical, Technical to Finance. Able to synthetise complex information.
• Capacity to work in stressful situations with tight deadlines, managing time and priorities while producing quality work.
• Collaboration
• Organization
• Capacity to listen and take others point of view
• Team spirit
• Initiative

• Assist the Senior Business Analyst to prepare annual budget and closure forecast for the departments he/she oversees, in close collaboration with the Managers of these departments - Assist the Senior Business Analyst during the Budget session presentations to Management.
• Prepares all necessary SAP entries and its support documentation for the closure including invoices, scheduled and manual accruals and cost allocations to ensure accurate financial statements.
• Collects, organizes, and validates information required to represent in the most accurate way the business reality of value of work done (physical and contractual advancement of works) and other critical information such as cost allocation drivers, in the company's books, according to relevant accounting standards, during the monthly closure cycles.
• Support the Senior Business Analyst to prepare monthly cost report providing a strong variance analysis compared to our Closure forecast and budget.
• Support the Senior Business Analyst to ensure costs control measures are maintained to monitor, review, and analyze projects from inception till completion.
• Have a strong understanding of all activities and scope under departments managed.
• Ensure to process all pending invoice and do not keep overdue invoices.
• Responsible for validation of PR / PO Raised by business verified against budget creation.
• Assist the Senior Business Analyst to maintain up-to-date analytical structures in line with agreed Cost Control principles.
• Promote a good P2P practice throughout the organization promoting no invoices received without PO and all approval of invoices in compliance with DOA.
• Comply with provisions of contracts, JVA and Delegation of Authority in the departments managed.
• Support the Senior Business Analyst to contributes to responses to audit queries and to resolution of audit exceptions

If Interested Kindly apply.

Overview

We are looking for a Cost Controller for one of our clients with the following details :

Location : Doha, Onshore

Start Date : OCT-2025

End Date : OCT-2026

Work status : Single, residential

Qualification and Experience Required :

Technical

• Minimum 6 years of related experience in Oil and Gas upstream industry.
• Degree level in accounting, Finance, engineering, or other business-related discipline (Professional certification is a plus).
• Good knowledge in SAP and analytical skills in Excel (Power BI is a plus).
• Solid understanding of the demand / supply chain process, accounting principles in oil & gas upstream industry.
• Good accounting knowledge (Cost Allocations / Accruals etc.).
• Understanding of workings and governance concepts of a big organization.

Soft skills

• Communication competencies : Finance to technical, Technical to Finance. Able to synthetise complex information.
• Capacity to work in stressful situations with tight deadlines, managing time and priorities while producing quality work.
• Collaboration
• Organization
• Capacity to listen and take others point of view
• Team spirit
• Initiative

Activities

• Assist the Senior Business Analyst to prepare annual budget and closure forecast for the departments he / she oversees, in close collaboration with the Managers of these departments - Assist the Senior Business Analyst during the Budget session presentations to Management.
• Prepares all necessary SAP entries and its support documentation for the closure including invoices, scheduled and manual accruals and cost allocations to ensure accurate financial statements.
• Collects, organizes, and validates information required to represent in the most accurate way the business reality of value of work done (physical and contractual advancement of works) and other critical information such as cost allocation drivers, in the company's books, according to relevant accounting standards, during the monthly closure cycles.
• Support the Senior Business Analyst to prepare monthly cost report providing a strong variance analysis compared to our Closure forecast and budget.
• Support the Senior Business Analyst to ensure costs control measures are maintained to monitor, review, and analyze projects from inception till completion.
• Have a strong understanding of all activities and scope under departments managed.
• Ensure to process all pending invoice and do not keep overdue invoices.
• Responsible for validation of PR / PO Raised by business verified against budget creation.
• Assist the Senior Business Analyst to maintain up-to-date analytical structures in line with agreed Cost Control principles.
• Promote a good P2P practice throughout the organization promoting no invoices received without PO and all approval of invoices in compliance with DOA.
• Comply with provisions of contracts, JVA and Delegation of Authority in the departments managed.
• Support the Senior Business Analyst to contributes to responses to audit queries and to resolution of audit exceptions

Closing

If Interested Kindly apply.

Industry: Oil & Gas

City/Country: Doha, Qatar

Location: Doha

We are looking for a Cost Controller for one of our clients with the following details:

Location: Doha, Onshore

Start Date: OCT-2025

End Date: OCT-2026

Work status: Single, residential

Qualification and Experience Required:

Technical

• Minimum 6 years of related experience in Oil and Gas upstream industry.
• Degree level in accounting, Finance, engineering, or other business-related discipline (Professional certification is a plus).
• Good knowledge in SAP and analytical skills in Excel (Power BI is a plus).
• Solid understanding of the demand / supply chain process, accounting principles in oil & gas upstream industry.
• Good accounting knowledge (Cost Allocations / Accruals etc.).
• Understanding of workings and governance concepts of a big organization.

Soft skills

• Communication competencies: Finance to technical, Technical to Finance. Able to synthetise complex information.
• Capacity to work in stressful situations with tight deadlines, managing time and priorities while producing quality work.
• Collaboration
• Organization
• Capacity to listen and take others point of view
• Team spirit
• Initiative

Activities

• Assist the Senior Business Analyst to prepare annual budget and closure forecast for the departments he/she oversees, in close collaboration with the Managers of these departments - Assist the Senior Business Analyst during the Budget session presentations to Management.
• Prepares all necessary SAP entries and its support documentation for the closure including invoices, scheduled and manual accruals and cost allocations to ensure accurate financial statements.
• Collects, organizes, and validates information required to represent in the most accurate way the business reality of value of work done (physical and contractual advancement of works) and other critical information such as cost allocation drivers, in the company's books, according to relevant accounting standards, during the monthly closure cycles.
• Support the Senior Business Analyst to prepare monthly cost report providing a strong variance analysis compared to our Closure forecast and budget.
• Support the Senior Business Analyst to ensure costs control measures are maintained to monitor, review, and analyze projects from inception till completion.
• Have a strong understanding of all activities and scope under departments managed.
• Ensure to process all pending invoice and do not keep overdue invoices.
• Responsible for validation of PR / PO Raised by business verified against budget creation.
• Assist the Senior Business Analyst to maintain up-to-date analytical structures in line with agreed Cost Control principles.
• Promote a good P2P practice throughout the organization promoting no invoices received without PO and all approval of invoices in compliance with DOA.
• Comply with provisions of contracts, JVA and Delegation of Authority in the departments managed.
• Support the Senior Business Analyst to contributes to responses to audit queries and to resolution of audit exceptions

If Interested Kindly apply.

Job Description – Cost Controller

Job Overview: The Cost Controller in the food production and large restaurant industry plays a crucial role in managing and analyzing the financial aspects of the organization's operations. This role primarily focuses on monitoring and controlling costs, ensuring accurate cost allocation, and providing financial insights to support decision-making processes. The Cost Controller collaborates closely with various departments to optimize operational efficiencies, manage expenses, and maintain profitability.

Responsibilities:

1.Cost Analysis and Reporting:

· Conduct regular cost analysis and cost variance assessments for raw materials, ingredients, production processes, and operating expenses.

· Prepare comprehensive reports on cost trends, identifying areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities.

· Analyze inventory levels, valuations, and reconciliations to ensure accurate costing and minimize wastage.

2.Budgeting and Forecasting:

· Assist in developing annual budgets and forecasts for food production and restaurant operations.

· Provide financial insights and recommendations based on cost analysis to support budgetary decisions.

· Collaborate with department heads to review and analyze budgetary performance against actual results, identifying deviations and proposing corrective actions.

3.Inventory Management:

· Oversee the inventory control process, including conducting regular physical counts and reconciling discrepancies.

· Implement and maintain inventory costing methodologies, such as FIFO, LIFO, or weighted average, to accurately capture the cost of goods sold.

4.Cost Control and Optimization:

· Work closely with the operations team to identify cost drivers and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.

· Monitor production processes and recipes to ensure optimal utilization of resources and minimize waste.

5.Cost Allocation and Product Pricing:

· Determine accurate product costs, considering direct and indirect costs, labor, and overhead expenses.

· Collaborate with the marketing and sales teams to establish appropriate pricing strategies based on cost analysis and market dynamics.

6.Stock & Price Analyzing:

· Prepare and submit monthly stock report to Management

· Regular purchase price analyzing and maintain approved supplier details.

7.Systems and Process Improvement:

· Identify opportunities to streamline cost accounting processes and implement system improvements for greater efficiency and accuracy.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Title: Cost Controller (With Food and Beverage Experience)

Job Summary:

We are looking for a detail-driven and analytical Cost Controller to oversee and manage the costs associated with our food and beverage operations. This role is essential in helping us maintain profitability, monitor spending, and ensure that we operate within budget while maintaining the highest standards of quality and service. This role is vital in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and supporting cost-effective purchasing practices aligned with our company's strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cost Monitoring & Analysis

· Track daily, weekly, and monthly food, beverage, and operating costs.

· Analyze variance reports to compare actual vs. standard costs.

· Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend corrective actions to reduce waste and over-expenditure.

2. Budgeting & Forecasting

· Assist in preparing budgets, cost forecasts, and financial projections.

· Work closely with the operations and finance teams to ensure alignment between financial goals and operational performance.

· Monitor cost trends and provide insights to support strategic decision-making.

3. Inventory & Stock Control

· Monitor inventory usage and stock levels across all locations or outlets.

· Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies.

· Support inventory valuation and work with procurement on ordering strategies.

4. Menu & Recipe Costing

· Calculate accurate food and beverage costs per menu item.

· Maintain and update recipe costing sheets and ensure pricing consistency.

· Analyze menu profitability and suggest adjustments where necessary.

5. Compliance & Reporting

· Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and industry standards.

· Prepare cost-related reports for senior management on a regular basis.

· Support external audits and internal reviews with required documentation and data.

Qualifications & Skills:

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

· Minimum 5 years of proven experience as a Cost Controller, ideally within the food & beverage and hospitality sector.

· Experience with inventory management systems and cost accounting principles.

· Strong analytical and numerical skills with a high attention to detail.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.

· Familiarity with ERP systems and inventory software.

· Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

· Ability to communicate cost-related insights to non-financial stakeholders.

Skills and Competencies

· Technical: Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, macros)

· Analytical: Strong numerical aptitude, attention to detail, and ability to translate data into actionable insights.

· Communication: Clear presentation of complex cost data to non-financial stakeholders.

· Organizational: Excellent time-management and the ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines.

· Collaborative: Proactive in liaising with cross-functional teams (Operations and Purchasing department).

If you are a proactive and strategic professional with a passion for excellence, we welcome you to be part of our team and contribute to our continued operational success.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Position: Senior Cost Control Engineer

Location: Site base

Job Purpose:

Implement cost control procedures and analyze project costs to ensure alignment with budgets, providing reliable forecasts and supporting decision-making.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain project cost control plans and budgets.

• Track and Monitor actual costs versus budget, analyze variances and identify trends.

• Develop cost forecasts and cash flow projections, highlighting deviations.

• Coordinate with project teams to validate cost data and implement corrective actions.

• Participate in the development of cost control procedures and templates.

• Manage cost coding and ensure proper allocation of costs to work breakdown structures.

• Analyze committed costs, accruals, and booked cost to identify variances

• Monitor CPI, SPI, CV and SV to assess project performance.

• Develop and Issue Key Performance Indicators to evaluate cost code allocation, productivity, resource utilization, project performance.

• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier cost .

• Assist with change management by assessing cost impacts of changes.

• Conduct cost risk analyses and maintain contingency allocations.

• Provide training to junior cost engineers and contribute to the development of cost control systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 7+ years cost control experience with 2+ years in senior role is preferable.
• Analytical skills and ability to lead small teams.
• Training in cost control software and forecasting techniques.
• ERP System ( JD Edwards ).