Project Controller

3 days ago

Perth, Australia Hitachi Full time

**Location**:
Perth, Western Australia, Australia

**Job ID**:
R0103460

**Date Posted**:
2025-09-09

**Company Name**:
HITACHI RAIL STS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

**Profession (Job Category)**:
Finance

**Job Schedule**:
Full time

**Remote**:
No

**About Us**

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

**Key responsibilities**:
The Project Cost Controller is responsible for performing cost control functions and implementing and maintaining associated systems and processes. The role will provide budget allocation, cost forecasting, cashflow forecasting, cost review and variance analysis and cost reporting across the program, providing advice and guidance to the delivery teams.

The Project Cost Controller will engage with Project Manager, Planning and Scheduling, Delivery, Commercial and Finance teams, and in turn will work with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure project monitoring, analysis and change control is applied throughout the project using best practice techniques.
- Undertake cost risk analysis, prepare budget allocations, prepare cost forecasts, cashflow forecasts and managing workload analysis
- Worked in cost plus environment and managing the forecast accordingly.
- Analysis of data to establish the variances in initial estimates and final project costs, identify trends, risks, and mitigation.
- Participate in reviews of tender pricing schedules, contractor forecasts, payment claims and variation claims; and make suitable recommendations.

**Required skills, knowledge, and experience**:

- At least 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role
- Having CPA/CA would be an added advantage
- Experience of planning and financial control in a complex project environment
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
- Advanced MS Excel, SAP, and Primavera P6 skills
- Knowledge of Rail / Transportation / Engineering sectors highly desirable

At Hitachi Rail, we know that a diverse business is a sustainable business. Working collaboratively with a range of internal networks, we’re continuously improving our policies and products. From accessible, sustainable design to achieving a better gender balance. We base these efforts on our core values: Harmony, Sincerity, and Pioneering spirit. And by aligning with these, we’re able to create a workplace where people not only feel comfortable but are given opportunities to thrive.

**What we offer**:

- Be part of a Global Company that offers a great work life balance.
- Many opportunities to progress your career with training and development available.
- Salary Continuance Insurance

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**At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone.**We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view.**It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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