Date: 13 Jul 2026
Location:
Mexico City, MX
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Advertised Salary: Competitive
Onshore/Offshore:
Working arrangement: Full Time
Since its creation in 2014, Harbour has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most geographically diverse independent oil and gas companies. Today, Harbour is producing between 475,000 and 485,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day with significant production in Norway, the UK, Germany, Argentina and North Africa. Harbour benefits from competitive operating costs and resilient margins, and a broad set of growth options including near-infrastructure opportunities in Norway, unconventional scalable opportunities in Argentina and conventional offshore projects in Mexico and Indonesia. With low GHG emissions intensity and a leading CO2 storage position in Europe, Harbour remains committed to producing oil and gas safely and responsibly to help meet the world’s energy needs. Harbour is headquartered in London with approximately 5,000 staff and contractors across its operations and offices.
Ours is an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to their job and feel recognised for the value they add. We are committed to creating a genuinely inclusive and supportive working environment to ensure everyone has a positive experience at work.
At Harbour Energy, we aim to recruit, retain and promote our people based on their unique skills, regardless of race, gender or background. We need excellent people to help shape and develop the future of our company. Could this be you?
If so, we want to hear from you.
Purpose of Role:
Direct the Cost Control & Reporting team within the Kan department to ensure accurate and timely cost reporting and control. The role is pivotal in enforcing compliance with financial policies and aligning with corporate financial goals and strategies.
Oversee the development, execution, and maintenance of comprehensive cost control systems and project status reporting procedures including Corporate Unit Monthly reporting and monthly project status report. Collaborate with various teams to integrate these systems and reports effectively across the department, enhancing cost controlling accuracy and transparency.
This role ensures effective cost performance monitoring, forecasting, and variance analysis, supporting project management in decision-making and ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and corporate governance requirements.
Critical Responsibilities (MAE/MATTE/HSES*):
Ensure all activities are carried out in a safe manner complying with all regulatory requirements, legislation and Harbour Energy HSES Procedures.
Ethics and Compliance Responsibilities:
Ensure that all activities and behaviours are carried out in accordance with Harbour Energy’s Ethics and Compliance Policies and Procedures and to complete any compulsory compliance training as required.
Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence:
Cost Control
Develop and implement robust cost control measures and reporting mechanisms.
Ensure accurate financial forecasting and variance analysis to support departmental and project budgets.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting financial reporting and compliance. Must be familiar with cost breakdown structure as per local regulation governing the license to operate.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in financial processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Strategic Leadership
Provide strategic guidance to the team to align with broader departmental financial goals.
Drive the integration of cost control systems with other departmental functions to enhance overall operational efficiency.
Participate in strategic planning meetings to represent the financial interests of the department.
Team Leadership
Manage direct reports within the Cost Control & Reporting team, setting clear goals and expectations, and providing regular feedback.
Coach and develop direct reports on cost control and financial reporting disciplines, supporting career progression.
Conduct formal performance reviews and manage workload allocation to ensure effective team delivery.
Critical Skills*, Qualifications, Experience, etc.:
Technical Skills
Proficient in financial modelling and cost control and reporting software (i.e. Omega Pims).
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
Non-Technical Skills
Excellent leadership and communication skills.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
Effective stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
Professional Experience
Experience in financial management within the oil & gas sector.
Proven track record of improving financial processes and reporting.
Experience in project cost control and reporting within a large-scale oil & gas capital project, including earned value management and forecasting.
Education
Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred.
Language
English: Proficient (written and spoken).
Spanish: Intermediate or above.
Harbour Principles and Values
Strong alignment with and commitment to the core values and behaviours of Harbour Energy.
Inclusive recruitment is a vital part of our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. Whatever your background, if you feel you need an adjustment during our selection process to suit your needs, please let us know, and we will be happy to help.
For further information or support on any of these points, please reach out to us at
[email protected] 