Senior Cost Intelligence Analyst

• Generous Salary & Salary Packaging options, including novated leases
• Location: Fortitude Valley with hybrid and flexible working arrangements

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There's no life without water, and at Urban Utilities, we live and breathe that knowledge every single day. Our passion drives us to leverage digital innovation and technology to revolutionise the water industry. Join us in shaping our digital future, making a lasting impact, and transforming our teams. And it's why we need people like YOU. Come and shape our future with us and make a real and lasting impact across our teams.

Your opportunity:

Our rapidly growing Digital & Information Group is expanding, and we are seeking a Senior Digital Cost Intelligence Analyst that will be focused on financial performance and cost intelligence in the newly established Digital Programs Cost Intelligence team. This role will offer an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organisation that is driving digital transformation and enhancing service delivery for our customers, community, and people. If you have a passion for digital cost intelligence and cost assurance - or experience in evaluating digital financial performance and driving continuous improvement - we encourage you to apply.

The Digital & Information Group is responsible for digitally enabling Urban Utilities today while transforming our future capabilities to enhance digital services for our customers, community, and people. We drive Urban Utilities' digital & data strategy, oversee the digital portfolio, and manage IT, OT, data, IoT, cyber security, infrastructure, system administration, network operations, and support services.

As a Senior Digital Cost Intelligence Analyst within our Digital Programs Cost Intelligence Team you will work closely with a dynamic team of professionals to influence decision-making, enhance operational efficiency and drive financial performance improvements. You will play a key role in providing cost assurance, analysing and implementing cost modelling and analytics and contribute to shaping innovative digital services that deliver meaningful value to our customers, community, and people.

Role Responsibilities:

• Analyse and review overall digital performance metrics, driving data-informed enhancements.
• Support digital programs and projects to develop cost estimates, budgets and forecasts.
• Undertake cost assurance reviews and ensure best practice cost estimation methodologies and tools are used to support strategic decision making.
• Develop and maintain cost models to support project and program planning and utilise data analytics to identify cost trends and opportunities for efficiencies and cost savings.
• Work closely with the wider Digital Programs team to educate and knowledge share to uplift financial acumen.
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that align with our digital and data objectives, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

About you:

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or Data Analytics is required.
• Certifications: Relevant qualifications in cost management, project management (e.g., PMP, CCP), ITIL or similar would be highly advantageous.
• Experience: Proven experience in cost management, estimating, and assurance within large and complex organisations, demonstrated experience in assisting with cost assurance activities and implementing cost controls, knowledge of cost estimation methodologies and tools. Experience in IT analysis, data analysis, reporting, and problem resolution would be advantageous.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills, with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Customer-Centric Approach: A strategic, customer-focused mindset with a strong drive for continuous learning and improvement.
• Integrity & Authenticity: Demonstrates integrity, authenticity, and a respect for diverse perspectives in all aspects of work.
• Agility & Adaptability: Comfort with change and a proactive attitude toward embracing new challenges.
• Decision-Making: Strong planning, prioritisation, and decision-making abilities to achieve safe, effective outcomes.
• Security Requirements: Security clearance/SOCI requirements may apply, depending on the role and responsibilities.

Performance of 'on call' duties are an inherent requirement of this role. This requires that the employee must be available to be on-call and to attend to work matters, both in person and remotely, outside of normal working hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays, as reasonably required to fulfill the requirements of the position.

At UU, we celebrate diversity. We genuinely believe that bringing together diversity of thoughts, perspectives and expressions is key and crucial to our success as a business. You might find you meet some, but not all, of the job requirements for this role. We'd still encourage you to apply as we're looking for the right human being for this role - it's about so much more than ticking all the boxes

Why Urban Utilities?

At Urban Utilities, the work we do is about so much more than the bottom line. We're a leading provider of world-class drinking water and wastewater services to the vibrant communities of Brisbane, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Somerset, and Scenic Rim. As we continue to grow, we're committed to planning ahead and shaping a sustainable future around water for generations to come.

At the core of our work lies genuine care: for our team, our customers, communities, and the environment. From the flush of a toilet to major infrastructure projects and residential developments, we're dedicated to being there every step of the way.

Our HQ is in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, but you'll find us all over SEQ - working in cool places like the SAS Laboratory in Darra, field-based depots in Eagle Farm, Acacia Ridge, Bundamba, and wastewater treatment plants dotted across the region.

We know the chance to thrive, and progress comes hand in hand with the support to balance work with life. So, you'll access an increasingly diverse range of benefits and initiatives that'll help you bring the best you. Speaking of which, here's just a sample of the benefits we offer our team:

• Flexibility at UU depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family.
• Generous Salary Packaging options, including novated leases.
• Corporate discounts across Health insurance, technology and more.
• Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at WORK180.

Visit our website to learn more about us at www.urbanutilities.com.au

How to apply

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Please note: applicants may be required to undergo a Pre-employment medical, which may include Drug and Alcohol testing, as well as other background checks as part of the recruitment process for this role.

Job advertisement closes 15th April 2025