Cost Control Analyst

Drive financial oversight to ensure project success
- Join a passionate team focused on sustainability
- Brisbane based

**Delivering good energy starts from within**

It’s an exciting time to join Origin. Creating a great place to work means together we’re progressing our ambition to lead the energy transition through cleaner energy and customer solutions. We’re always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers - and for our people.

**About the role**:
As a Cost Control Analyst at Origin Energy, your primary responsibility will be to coordinate and manage the costs of our execution projects, such as renewable energy developments and power generation upgrades. You will support the project controls and cost management teams, as well as project managers and other stakeholders, by providing guidance on cost management processes and ensuring effective project controls. Your role will be crucial in delivering accurate financial oversight and maintaining cost efficiency to achieve project goals.

This 2-year limited-term contract, with potential for permanency, offers a unique opportunity to influence the success of Origin's projects and contribute to our transition to a low-carbon future through robust cost management and financial governance practices.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Develop and maintain cost management processes and systems for projects, including renewables and power generation.
- Prepare cost forecasts, budgets, and reports; analyse costs to identify trends, variances, and risks.
- Collaborate with project teams on budgeting, planning, and effective cost management aligned with project schedules.
- Conduct cost audits, manage purchase orders, process invoices, and oversee contract variations for compliance.
- Provide financial insights, monitor project targets, and prepare estimates at completion (EAC).
- Support continuous improvement in cost reporting, analysis, and governance in line with strategic goals.

**What you will bring**:

- 3-5 years of experience in cost control, financial analysis, or financial planning in a large organisation and project environment, with a focus on the renewables or energy sector
- Strong experience with Microsoft Office (intermediate to advanced), PRISM, and SAP.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
- Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in finance, accounting, engineering, or a related discipline.

**So, why join us?**
- Fuelling your ambition - earn a competitive salary, score annual bonuses, and shine in regular performance reviews.
- Powering your career with unbeatable perks - get discounted electricity, gas, and internet as an Origin employee
- Hybrid working: Enjoy the best of both worlds with the flexibility to work from home 2 days a week.

**Origin - Where good change happens**

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.

**_Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing._**

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

**_Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future._