Senior Cost Controller

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About the role

Kent is looking for a Cost Analyst to support our client, LyondellBasell (LYB), and be based in La Porte, TX (preferred) or Channelview, TX. This position follows a 5/8 schedule with the opportunity to work from home one day per week.

Responsibilities

• Update headcount for each organization.
• Update each step in the process once complete (e.g., Overrides, import, # headcount acceptance, final complete, additional comments). Make note in additional comments for unallocated time, unaccepted time, SAP IDs, etc. as needed.
• Build, edit, and assign schedules to organizations.
• Report on a daily/weekly basis and work with various personnel to resolve rejections.
• Review timesheets pending; previous weeks' timesheets should be approved no later than Wednesday of the current week. If approvals have not been completed, contact the POC about pending approvals. There should be no outstanding time older than a week at any given time. If the POC is not in agreement with the timesheet, they should reject the timesheet with commentary.
• Review Authorization Central for blocked POs due to insufficient funds. Blocked PO amounts may need to be updated to reflect the overall limit. If the overall limit is insufficient to cover pending cost, contact the POC to discuss the path forward (e.g., PO increase, reallocation, etc.).
• Update the Purchase Order overall limit—SAP will allow timesheet posting up to the PO overall limit; update the PO overall limit in the cost object value.
• Review the Track Process Health Summary report for each vendor on a weekly/monthly basis and work with various personnel to resolve rejections.
• Allocations: Ensure 100% completion for each day; if not, resolve with Timekeepers.
• Acceptance: Ensure 100% completion for each day; if not, resolve with Timekeepers.
• Authorizations: Ensure 100% completion for each day; if not, resolve with POCs.
• View and check reports regularly to ensure all hours and other costs are posted accurately.
• Work with organization representatives and internal personnel to resolve all issues.
• Perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management, within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of Cost Analyst/Controls experience, preferably in relation to petrochemical or refining industry projects.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively evaluate project financial health and provide recommendations for success.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and the aptitude to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and effectively manage multiple and changing priorities within strict timelines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of standardized cost guidelines (Engineering & Construction) and capital and expense policies and procedures.
• Strong computer skills including SAP, Microsoft Office Products, Ariba, and/or Concur.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project control concepts including estimating, risk management, and scheduling.

HSSEQ

The employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment, and Quality rules of the Company, its clients, and the governing authorities of the host country.