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Galymzhan Zhanibekov, Finance & Cost Controller

Galymzhan Zhanibekov

Finance & Cost Controller·Delta Solution LLP

Kazakhstan

Master's degree, Oil and Gas Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 11 years, 11 months

Finance & Cost Controller

January 2024 - Present

Delta Solution LLP

Atyrau, Kazakhstan

January 2024 - Present

• Manage project budgets and operational cost control for offshore marine operations and onshore sulphur
management, overseeing $1M+ monthly OPEX.
• Process and analyze cost data to produce reliable forecasts, variance analysis, and explanations of cost trends for
management reporting.
• Perform monthly subcontractor performance reconciliation and validate call-off orders.
• Act as Cost SME in contract compliance and governance reviews, ensuring alignment with ENI/NCOC contractual
frameworks and approved variation orders.
• Oversee the Accounting Department, ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, invoice control, and
compliance with internal procedures
• Delivered $200K/month cost savings, optimized subcontractor portfolio (300 → 150) and successfully negotiated rate
increases (+18% manpower, +10% equipment/services) generating $4M annual revenue uplift.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Risk & Opportunity Sr. Analyst

October 2022 - January 2024

Chevron (JV TengizChevroil LLP), Integrated Operations Control Center (IOCC),

Atyrau, Kazakhstan

October 2022 - January 2024

• Coordinated production optimization opportunities across the Tengiz field value chain (reservoir/well → field
operations → oil plant → tank farm → marketing & logistics) enhancing operational efficiency.
• Identified $10M in value-added opportunities, resulting in an increase of 300 tons/day in oil production.
• Applied economic justification methods (Montecarlo, crystal ball) and Chevrons 6x6 RiskMan matrix to prioritize
capital projects for 2026.
• Facilitated regular working teaming sessions with SMEs (Subject Matter Expertise), Process Engineers, Plant advisors
to prioritize the opportunities & risks based on key decision criteria and budget.
• Worked closely with LPO Coordinator (Lost Production Opportunity) to mitigate oil production loss through data
driven insights.
• Familiarized Chevrons Oil & Gas separation Plant processes (SGP, KTL and Sour Gas Injection) & product flow

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Internal Auditor

December 2017 - January 2021

NCOC B.V. (Consortium of ENI, Total, Exxon, Inpex,Shell, CNPC and KMG)

Atyrau, Kazakhstan

December 2017 - January 2021

• Conducted 7+ audits annually of contractors and internal processes (ACV $40M).
• Tested the design and effectiveness of internal controls by completing walk-throughs of complex business processes
and analyzing results
• Strengthened internal controls of ENI/NCOC internal processes such as Cost Control, HR, Finance, and Budget
departments.
• Drafted audit findings, risks, and detailed recommendations to upper management.
• Reviewed relevant records to verify compliance with ENI/NCOC N.V. policies and procedures including Code of
Conduct, Anti-Bribery and Corruption Manual, Alcohol and Substance Abuse Procedure.
• Recovered $240K by identifying rate miscalculations and $150k of duplicate payments
• Identified incompliances with tender procedures, such as manipulation of financial statements, non-compliance with
approved tender evaluation plan.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Cost Control Engineer, Production Projects Dept

January 2016 - December 2017

NCOC B.V. (Consortium of ENI, Total, Exxon, Inpex,Shell, CNPC and KMG)

Atyrau, Kazakhstan

January 2016 - December 2017

• Processed and analyzed cost data within SAP, including WBS/CBS development, cost center setup, network orders,
and activity structure for 12 cost centers (EPC projects up to $10M).
• Collected and validated cost inputs from estimators, planners, project managers, and finance for accurate cost
reporting.
• Built forecast models and performed monthly variance analysis
• Monitored contractors performance via man-hour consumption, VOWD deviations, and scope changes, providing
early warnings to Project Managers
• Supported contracting and commercial activities, including bid evaluation, Variation Order assessment, and contract
amendments.
• Reviewed and approved cost commitments, accruals and invoice verification.
• Implemented Risk Management process: creation of Risk register, Risk Assessment Matrix (RAM) and Risk Report.
• Produced one pager reports, including S-curves showing VOWD vs Budget Baselines vs Actuals for the assigned cost centers.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Cost Control Engineer, Social Infrastructure Projects Dept

January 2014 - January 2016

NCOC B.V. (Consortium of ENI, Total, Exxon, Inpex,Shell, CNPC and KMG)

Atyrau, Kazakhstan

January 2014 - January 2016

• Oversaw cost control for 20 SIP projects (civil construction projects) annually, totaling $50M/year.
• Delivered monthly cost reports and VOWD analysis.
• Supported contracting activities: bid evaluation, contract preparation, administration of Variation Orders and
Contract Amendments.
• Prepared annual and multi-year budgets in collaboration with budget holders and contract managers, liaising with
ENI shareholders and regional authorities.
• Managed cash calls on a rolling 3-month basis, accruals and coordinated invoice verification.
• Ensured contractor compliance with contractual obligations, scope of work, and project schedules.
• Developed detailed cost forecasts (EAC) and performed monthly variance analysis, ensuring forecast accuracy within
a 3% variance target.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Consultant

December 2010 - January 2012

Deloitte LLP

Almaty, Kazakhstan

December 2010 - January 2012

• Analysis of financial performance of the Targets (Non-current assets, inventories, accounts and other receivables,
cash and bank, payables, liabilities, loan agreements, Capex, budget, cash flow and etc.)
• Normalized financial statements of the Targets;
• Analysis of key financial risks, transactions with related parties and business plans of audited clients.

Company industry:
Accounting

Education

THE ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY

January 2018

January 2018

Master's degree, Oil and Gas Management

United Kingdom

BARUCH COLLEGE, ZICKLIN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

January 2009

January 2009

Bachelor's degree, Finance &

United States

Skills

Microsoft Excel
Expert
Microsoft Excel
Expert
SAP
Intermediate
SAP
Intermediate
EVM
Expert
EVM
Expert
PMP
Expert
PMP
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Risk Control
Expert
Risk Control
Expert
Primavera P6
Intermediate
Primavera P6
Intermediate
Cost Management
Expert
Cost Management
Expert
Power BI
Expert
Power BI
Expert
Internal Audit
Expert
Internal Audit
Expert

Languages

English

Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications