Cost Controller Specialist

1 day ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeCostController Full time $138,631 - $185,518
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We are seeking a meticulous and results-driven Project Cost Controller to join our team.

This role is integral to the company's goals and objectives, contributing to accurate financial reporting, budget adherence, and proactive decision-making.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in the organization's financial health by overseeing and managing scope costs and forecasting.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of project and supplier costs, identifying variances, and trends and working with project teams to mitigate and proactively pursue saving opportunities.
  • Assist in the development of financial forecasts by providing accurate and timely information on project costs and expenditures.
  • Collaborate with project managers, and members of the project team to develop and monitor project budgets, ensuring alignment with overall project financial objectives.
  • Manage purchase order requests, approvals, and entries within the ERP system, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
  • Generate regular cost reports for project managers and scope managers, highlighting key financial metrics and trends.
Requirements:
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in cost control, project engineering or a similar role with responsibility for managing project costs.
  • Proficiency in financial analysis, cost control methodologies, and financial reporting, including experience in applying Cost Breakdown Structures and Work Breakdown Structures.
  • Certification in Project Management, cost control, or related financial disciplines is preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Project Management, Information Systems or a related field looked upon favorably.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve financial goals.
  • Strong competency in Excel and PowerBI or Tableu, Experience in Financial and purchasing modules of ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, SAP, JDE).

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