Cost and Reporting Analyst
Qatar, Doha
Fulltime: 45 hrs a week
Experience: > 10 Years
Conventional Energy
Introduction
- Embedded within the business the Cost & Reporting Analyst is responsible for delivering cost transparency and value through advanced analytics and reporting.
- The analyst will leverage expert knowledge of SAP and Power BI to create actionable insights from financial data, practicing and promoting the principles of good cost control based on IFRS and internal policies in COMPANY.
- With cost optimization as a core value, this role is crucial for not only tracking expenditures but also for transforming raw financial data into clear, compelling reports that enable a cost-oriented culture.
What are you going to do
- Leads the development and maintenance of a suite of standardized management reports and Power BI dashboards that provide a consolidated view of company-wide financial performance.
- Prepares and consolidates all necessary SAP entries and supporting documentation for the monthly closure, including invoices, accruals, and cost allocations, ensuring data integrity for reporting.
- Collects, organizes, and validates company-wide financial information, such as the value of work done and cost allocation drivers, to ensure the accuracy and reliability of management reporting.
- Prepares and presents the consolidated monthly cost report, providing comprehensive variance analysis compared to forecast and budget, with clear and insightful visualizations in Power BI.
- Develops and promotes a consistent methodology for cost control and reporting across the entire organization, using SAP functionality and Power BI to enforce best practices.
- Enhances and maintains the overall SAP reporting structure and master data to improve the accuracy and efficiency of reporting.
- Designs, develops, and deploys Power BI reports and dashboards to visualize data from SAP, providing real-time insights into spending, budget adherence, and other key cost metrics.
- Ensures consistent application of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process and Delegation of Authority (DOA) rules across the entire company through the development of automated tracking and reporting.
- Responds to audit queries and exceptions by providing reliable, system-based data and reports, leveraging SAP and Power BI for data verification.
Essential skills and knowledge
- Minimum 8 years of related experience, preferably in the Oil and Gas upstream industry.
- Degree level in Accounting, Finance, or a business-related discipline.
- Extensive hands-on experience with SAP, including deep knowledge of data extraction, reporting structures (e.g., BW/4HANA), and data flow for cost-related modules.
- Expert-level technical skills in Power BI, including data modelling (DAX), report development, and dashboard design.
- Expert analytical skills in Excel, including advanced functions and data manipulation for reporting.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles (IFRS) and financial processes (Cost
- Allocations, Accruals).
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial and technical data into clear, actionable insights for senior management.
- Proven ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- High level of initiative and the ability to work independently.
What we offer
- Salary:
- Day Rate in USD Plus Allowance
- Work Schedule:
- 8 Hours / 5 Days
- Duration:
- 31-Dec-2026, with possible extension
- Location:
- Qatar
