Cost Controller

2 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia FourQuarters Recruitment Full time
  • Accounting
  • Management Accountant
  • Perth
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • ASX listed global manufacturer with government , commercial and defence clients
  • Enjoy problem solving and liaison with multiple stakeholders?
  • Passionate about commercial analysis, identifying issues and solutions?

The Company
Are you ready to take on a pivotal role with an ASX listed Business in the vibrant sector of Engineering & Manufacturing? We are seeking a talented Cost Controller to join the team on a permanent basis and play a key role in analysing program and project cost performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards.

As a Cost Controller at you will be responsible for forecasting profitability, maintaining and enhancing program/project revenues, costs, and profitability, as well as providing analytical support to the Program/Project Manager to investigate risks and opportunities.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment and possess a strong analytical mindset, we want to hear from you

The role

If you're ready to make an impact and contribute to the success of the Company's projects, take a look at the exciting details below and consider joining our team.

  • Analyse program/project cost performance and communicate drivers of cost performance
  • Identify risks and opportunities, working with cost account leads to monitor actual vs budget and forecast variances
  • Forecast profitability and perform scenario analysis to predict the outcome of uncertain decisions and risks
  • Estimate costs for the delivery of projects/programs and assist in budget preparation
  • Review weekly/monthly actual vs budget and forecast reports and ensure compliance to group policies and finance reporting standards

Preferred Requirements:

  • Experience in program/project cost analysis and forecasting would be a real benefit. However junior candidates looking for a change from assistant accountant roles are also encouraged to apply
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and communicate key business issues
  • Excellent communication skills to liaise with project managers and stakeholders
  • Familiarity with industry benchmarks and cost estimation techniques would be helpful
  • Ability to provide logical analysis and support for program/project decisions

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting or a related field
  • An accounting qualification or part-qualified CA/CPA (or similar) would be highly regarded
  • Advanced proficiency in relevant analytical tools and software but if you just love Excel and are keen to gorw your skill set please send your details through.

Why join:

  • A WA brand that will add substantial value to your resume combined with a diverse role
  • A flexible, empowering, and collaborative work environment with a strong team of mentors to assist in the growth and development of your accounting skillset
  • A career development programme will be put in place in order to keep you engaged and upskill you across a variety of accounting areas to ensuring you are cross-skilled and ready for that next step into a position you know you will thrive in
  • The opportunity to get involved in exciting projects such as ERP improvements, working with the Cost Control Manager to standardise processes and systems
  • Good benefits such as a 9 day fortnight, salary sacrifice opportunities and health insurance

How to Apply
To express your interest in this opportunity, please provide your cover letter addressed to Briony Gibson, and current CV highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. Your inquiry will be kept in confidence. If you have already met with a FourQuarters consultant, please contact them to highlight your interest in the position, a new application is not required. Work rights in Australia are essential, sponsorship and/or relocation is not available. Equal opportunity employer.


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