Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Cost Controller
Analyze, report, and improve manufacturing costs for Mineral Technologies.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Analyse and report 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
- ▸cost reporting
- ▸dashboard creation
- ▸forecasting
- ▸roi modeling
- ▸stocktakes
What You Bring
• 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 qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Trade, Advanced Diploma or equivalent • 3+ years’ experience in cost control within a manufacturing environment • Strong understanding of standard costing, cost roll‑ups, variances, and manufacturing processes • Advanced Excel skills; Power BI advantageous • Proactive, analytical mindset with confidence to challenge processes and drive improvement • Experience creating and presenting financial data to senior managers
Requirements
- ▸tertiary qualification
- ▸cost control
- ▸standard costing
- ▸advanced excel
- ▸power bi
- ▸analytical mindset
Benefits
• Flexible working arrangements and supportive leadership • Perks@Downer employee benefits program (financial, travel, lifestyle & wellbeing discounts) • Access to leadership and development programs including THRIVE and EmpowHER
Work Environment
Onsite