Acciona
Multinational leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy development and operations.
2 days ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Hybrid
Company Size
66,021 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
cost analysis
forecast review
accruals
budget variance
financial reporting
stakeholder presentation
The Central‑West Orana project is seeking a dedicated Cost Controller to ensure accurate reporting of project costs and monitor budgets against staffing deliverables. The role involves preparing financial reports to support budgeting, forecasting and reporting activities, and presenting monthly cost performance to internal management.
- Review and analyse project costs, forecasts and identify risks and opportunities.
- Assess forecast assumptions and contingency allowances, flag emerging trends.
- Prepare internal cost transfers and monthly accruals.
- Present monthly cost performance and explain budget variances to management.
- Collaborate with budget owners to challenge forecasts and improve financial outcomes.
- Support Finance and project teams to meet reporting deadlines.
Requirements
cost‑control
5‑7 yrs
infrastructure
excel
qualification
communication
Applicants should have 5–7 years of project cost‑control experience, preferably in infrastructure projects, and hold relevant qualifications. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required to collaborate across multiple stakeholder groups, and the ability to work with limited supervision, multitask and meet deadlines is essential. Advanced MS Excel skills and the capacity to analyse forecasts, assess assumptions, prepare internal cost transfers and monthly accruals are also needed.
- 5‑7 years of cost‑control experience in infrastructure projects.
- Relevant professional qualification in a related field.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for multi‑stakeholder collaboration.
- Ability to work autonomously, multitask and meet tight deadlines.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Benefits
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
21 TWh Annually
Clean Power Output
The company's energy arm delivers significant amounts of clean power to the global grid.
9 GW Capacity
Energy Portfolio
The company operates a substantial portfolio of renewable energy sources, including wind, solar, hydro, and biomass.
€14B Value
Enterprise Value
The company has achieved a substantial market valuation, reflecting its global presence and growth.
€5B Debt
Financial Position
Despite having significant net debt, the company prioritizes heavy investment in decarbonization and sustainable solutions.
- Born from early 20th‑century engineering firms, it reinvented itself in 1997 as a champion of green infrastructure and renewable energy.
- Headquartered near Madrid, it went public on Spain’s IBEX‑35 and now spans over 40 countries.
- In infrastructure, it engineers and builds major transport corridors, bridges, tunnels, desalination plants, and urban light‑rail systems.
- Its water division tackles everything from drinking‑water treatment to large‑scale desalination and wastewater reuse projects.
- It also designs sustainable urban real‑estate and provides financial, mobility, and social‑infrastructure services.
- Flagship projects range from the Eurus wind farm in Mexico and Sydney light‑rail to Australia’s pioneering waste‑to‑energy plants.
- Unusually, it spun off its turbine unit into Nordex yet remains a top shareholder—spanning full clean‑energy value chains.
- It even crafted the world’s first prefabricated lighthouse, blending innovation and practical construction expertise.
Culture + Values
- Integrity
- Innovation
- Sustainability
- Excellence
- Commitment
- Collaboration
Environment + Sustainability
100% Renewable
Energy Source
100% of the energy used in its operations is renewable.
11,000 MW
Renewable Capacity
Global renewable energy capacity exceeds 11,000 MW.
10 Billion
Investment
Over 10 billion euros have been invested in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
30% Reduction
Carbon Emissions
Aims to reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2017 levels.
- Aims to reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2017 levels.
- Part of the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) with a climate leadership rating of A.