Lead Cost Controller

• 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.
• Produce qualitative and concise financial analyses to explain variances and support decision-making                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Act as « Business Partner »
• Challenge operational teams (Vessel manager, Crewing manager, etc.) on financial performance, acting as a credible and solution-oriented partner
• Participate in management reviews and contribute to budget arbitration preparation
• Provide clear, qualitative and concise reporting and analysis explaining deviations from standards
• Propose corrective actions and cost optimization levers                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Participate in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts/projections
• Lead the preparation of vessel budgets in close collaboration with operational departments while ensuring completeness and consistency of forecasts
• Ensure accurate cost allocation and proactively flag any exceptional expenses or potential budget risks in support of annual budget preparation and forecasting exercises.                                                                                                               Ensure reliability of statutory accounts for a scope of entities
• 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)
• Report the entity’s financial performance by highlighting key events of the period                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Support the upskilling of the local management control team
• Support in draft management procedures to standardize practices across local teams
• Train management control team members on procedures
• Act as a functional referent by providing daily guidance to the team                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              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
• Promote best practices and contribute to upskilling within the Operational Management Control function, acting as a reference