Cost Controller

About the Role

The Finance Controller will oversee finance and accounting methods, practices and procedures for the project and organisation, providing financial assessments, records and reports that enable senior management to make informed decisions and improve profitability. Responsibilities include analysing statistical and accounting data, compiling monthly reports and KPIs, reviewing operating results, consolidating budgets, and ensuring compliance with capital expenditure and cash‑flow requirements. • Direct and review statistical and accounting analysis for management decisions. • Compile and review monthly project reports and KPIs. • Review and analyse operating results against costs, budgets and policies; consolidate budgets. • Participate in developing short- and long‑term financial policies and oversee implementation. • Prepare financial reporting schedules to meet management and statutory requirements. • Ensure major capital expenditure requests comply with budgets and approval processes. • Monitor income, expenditure and cash flow to meet future business needs. • Monitor outstanding debtors and assist project managers in resolution. • Audit procurement requisitions and invoices for proper authorization. • Audit project wage employee remuneration and timesheets. • Interpret operating results, recommending cost reductions and profit improvements. • Compile, review and analyse forecasts to evaluate project financial position. • Liaise with external auditors as required. • Contribute to selection and training of finance staff. • Build strong stakeholder relationships through proactive communication.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸financial analysis
• ▸report compilation
• ▸budget consolidation
• ▸cash flow
• ▸procurement audit
• ▸stakeholder liaison

What You Bring

The role requires a CPA or equivalent tertiary accounting qualification, with a background in business, commerce or statistics. Candidates must have demonstrated project‑based cost‑controlling experience, strong written and verbal communication skills, and advanced proficiency in MS Excel and other computer applications. • Demonstrated project‑based cost controlling experience. • Excellent written and verbal communication with all staff levels. • Advanced MS Excel and strong computer skills. • CPA or equivalent tertiary accounting qualification; business/commercial background.

Requirements

• ▸cost controlling
• ▸ms excel
• ▸,cpa,accounting,communication,business

Benefits

John Holland is committed to being an employer of choice, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives drive long‑term success. The company invests in employee development, offering rich career experiences, clear progression pathways and ongoing learning opportunities. Employees enjoy competitive remuneration with salary continuance and salary‑sacrifice options, generous leave benefits including up to 18 weeks paid parental leave with super, and flexible working arrangements such as flexi‑hours, flexi‑parenting and remote work. Additional perks include learning and development programs, technical and leadership training, and active employee resource groups supporting gender equality and reconciliation. • Competitive remuneration with salary continuance and salary sacrifice options. • Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave with super, plus additional super for extended unpaid leave. • Flexible working arrangements including flexi‑hours, parenting, leave, shifts and remote work. • Access to learning and development programs, clear career pathways, and leadership training.

Work Environment

Onsite