Senior Cost Controller

Description

• Responsible for the management of project budgets, cost control processes and establishment of the CBS, including budget and forecast transfers between Cost Codes.
• Monitoring expenditure against budgets, and driving disciplined processes to maintain commercial integrity and deliver value for stakeholders
• Be a leader within the project controls team in relation to best practice and the implementation and use of our proprietary project management software Linkedsite.
• Ensure accurate cost capture (time sheets, plant hours, materials, accruals) and month end close disciplines.
• Prepare accurate cost forecasts and cash flow projections, ensuring cost planning, procurement, cost forecast, Head Contract revenue, risk & opportunity and Vendor management tools are implemented.
• Own monthly cost and revenue forecasts, variance analysis, and trend tracking by work package and cost category (labour, plant, materials, subcontract, indirect).
• Work with project delivery teams to develop, manage, and update complex project schedules, manage resource allocations and constraints to optimise timelines, reflective of on-site resourcing and executed agreements.
• Lead monthly cost reviews and proactively identify risks and opportunities to protect margins and cash flow.
• Monitor allowances, contingencies, and risk provisions.

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or Finance
• Relevant professional membership (AIQS, RICS, CPA/CA)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to challenge, influence, and coach stakeholders
• Proficiency with ERP systems and project controls tools
• Minimum 8 years' experience in project cost control/quantity surveying within large construction/infrastructure projects in Australia 0r experience in general finance and/or project accounting role, and/or knowledge of financial accounting

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance