2026-2276 - Cost Controller-Senior M/F

Monitor and analyze costs
Ensure detailed analytical monitoring of vessel operating costs (crew, maintenance, consumables, insurance, fuel, food, etc.)
Ensure the reliability of the standard daily cost for each vessel in scope and conduct in-depth variance analysis between standard and actuals
Work at a granular level: by vessel, by cost item, by cost breakdown, by status
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
Contribute to monthly financial closing within the scope
Work closely with accounting to ensure proper recording of accruals in line with operational activity. Ensure appropriate provisioning levels at each monthly closing by securing commitments and completeness of expenses
Ensure high quality and reliability of reported figures and their analytical segmentation
Ensure compliance with cost management standards and procedures
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.

Technical

Strong experience in operational management control with detailed analytical cost monitoring
Mastery of accounting and analytical data controls, with a rigorous approach to data reliability, traceability and correction of financial flows to ensure data quality
Production of reports, models and KPIs (unit cost, standard, etc.)
Active participation in performance reviews with operational teams
Good knowledge of accounting rules and ability to read profit & loss and balance sheet
Proven experience in database analysis
Excellent proficiency in office tools (advanced Excel / modeling / Word / PowerPoint) and ERP systems (ORACLE)
Training management control teams on procedures and best practices
Fluent English
Behavioral

Rigor and reliability in data production and analysis, strong organizational skills
Leadership:
Position as a functional reference within the management control team:
Strong analytical mindset with a granular and rigorous approach
Ability to produce clear, impactful and high-quality summaries
Proactive, solution-oriented, curious mindset
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate as a business partner
Ability to challenge with diplomacy
Strong relationship skills to connect support functions (accounting, treasury, finance) and operational teams
Responsiveness and ability to work under pressure during peak periods
Ability to work autonomously while escalating or consulting stakeholders when needed
 

Master’s degree in management / finance or equivalent (Business school, Master’s in Management, Accounting, Audit, or Management Control)
Experienced profile with 5 to 8 years in operational management control, ideally in maritime, transport, or industrial sectors