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Cost Control Lead

Location:Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Job Type:Permanent
Posted:23rd Jul 2008
Closing Date:20th Aug 2008
Posted By:EP International (Canada) Ltd
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Cost Control Lead

To complement our growth plans, we are looking for highly accomplished senior personnel focusing on the energy industry.
While the requirements for specific positions vary, it is important that you have a sound technical knowledge in your area of expertise, desire working in a fast paced entrepreneurial organization, and have demonstrated experience in finding innovative
solutions and solving complex, unique engineering challenges.

Project Finance Lead
Responsibilities
 Work with the project controls manager to plan, estimate, and control costs on major SAGD Heavy Oil projects;
 Direct a team of project controls analysts to manage and monitor project progress, track man-hours, and workflows;
 Ensure the project team adheres to project control’s standards and procedures;
 Assist with translation of the estimate into a control budget and ensure accurate and timely monitoring of commitments,
incurred and actual costs and variances through all phases of the project;
 At project completion, compile the final Project Controls input to the project closeout report and project cost metrics;
 Ensure accurate and timely cash flow forecasting and reporting to client finance and project teams;
 Work involves
- assistance with capital cost estimation, budgeting and forecasting;
- accurate financial control, analysis of drivers, and timely reporting;
- understanding client reporting requirements and drive process improvements to meet or exceed client expectations;
- acting as liaison to project managers in support of project planning and reporting requirements;
- complete ownership and autonomy of work product, output and recommendations;
- close interaction with client’s Corporate Finance teams and Project Managers.
 Since Vista is growing and is taking on diverse projects, there will be significant exposure to other areas of project
management and project control.
Requirements
 Bachelor or Graduate degree in a related field (Commerce, Engineering, or similar); preference for a focus on Finance and
Accounting disciplines with recognized designations (PMP, CMA, MBA, CFA etc.);
 8-12 years of financial analysis experience with significant experience in project controls for large-cap projects;
 Strong understanding of project cost control fundamentals with superior analytical skills and expertise in financial
analysis, modeling, and budgeting methodologies;
 Advanced MS Excel skills to successfully analyze and interpret data;
 Quality focused with acute attention to detail;
 Strong communication and influencing skills;
 This is a key project leadership role where the ability to manage, motivate and mentor is a must.
What we offer
 A stimulating, fast paced and challenging work environment;
 An opportunity to be a part of an entrepreneurial, highly technically skilled team who have, over the years, established
leadership in innovative engineering;
 Experience on new, diverse, cutting-edge projects;
 A rich learning environment including overall competency development by exposure to all areas of the organization,
including client relationship management and new business;
 A strong value-based organization where turnover is very low, that provides an informal, close-knit team environment,
where you and your family feel like a part of our organization, and not just an employee number;
 Competitive remuneration and benefits, including a performance-linked variable pay program;
 An organization that values & encourages diversity – candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to be a part of
our team and will grow in Vista on the basis of their abilities.
 
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