Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Cost Controller
Manage and analyze manufacturing costs, variances, and forecasts to drive efficiency.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Analyse and report on manufacturing costs, variances, inventory movements and cost drivers • Partner with factory, planning and procurement teams to improve cost efficiency and reduce waste • Prepare monthly cost reports, dashboards, forecasts and leadership commentary • Support continuous improvement initiatives through cost analysis and ROI modelling • Participate in stocktakes, cycle counts and end‑of‑month project reporting
Key Responsibilities
- ▸cost analysis
- ▸report preparation
- ▸dashboard creation
- ▸roi modelling
- ▸inventory tracking
- ▸stocktakes
What You Bring
This is an individual‑contributor role ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on data work while partnering with operational leaders in a technically sophisticated manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will hold tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Trade, an Advanced Diploma or equivalent experience, and have at least three years of cost‑control experience in a manufacturing setting. They must possess a solid understanding of standard costing, cost roll‑ups, variances and manufacturing processes, along with advanced Excel and data‑analysis skills (Power BI a plus). A proactive, analytical mindset, confidence to challenge processes and experience presenting financial data to senior managers are also required. • Exposure to complex, high‑value manufacturing and equipment projects • Strong career development and internal mobility across the Downer group • Stability of a Tier 1 ASX‑listed organisation with deep in‑house capability • Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Trade, Advanced Diploma or equivalent experience • Minimum 3 years cost‑control experience in a manufacturing environment • Strong understanding of standard costing, cost roll‑ups, variances and manufacturing processes • Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI advantageous • Proactive analytical mindset with confidence to challenge processes and drive improvement • Proven ability to create and present financial data to senior managers
Requirements
- ▸advanced excel
- ▸power bi
- ▸standard costing
- ▸3+ years
- ▸advanced diploma
- ▸analytical
Benefits
Mineral Technologies offers flexible working arrangements, supportive leadership and exposure to complex, high‑value manufacturing and equipment projects. Employees benefit from strong career development and internal mobility across the Downer group, a comprehensive Perks@Downer benefits program, and access to leadership and development initiatives such as THRIVE and EmpowHER. The stability of a Tier 1 ASX‑listed organisation adds further opportunity. • Flexible working arrangements and supportive leadership • Perks@Downer employee benefits programme (financial, travel, lifestyle & wellbeing discounts) • Access to leadership and development programs including THRIVE and EmpowHER
Work Environment
Onsite