Program Cost Management Analyst

The position presents an exciting opportunity to join Ultra Maritime Australia during a period of significant change and growth under private equity ownership, with responsibility for maintaining program financials to deliver value-add analysis and key insights which drive optimal program performance and control for all our stakeholders.

What you will be doing

Project Execution
- Estimating preparation.
- Develop WBS structures and control accounts.
- Prepare proposals in accordance with company policies, proposal instructions, and Government regulations.
- Support and participate in cross functional teams to support bid and proposal activities.
- Utilise pricing software and models to calculate costs and price.
- Participate in proposal development and compliance meetings, such as: pricing strategy discussions, price-to-win, risk reviews, peer reviews, and bid / no-bid decisions.
- Provide financial data utilized in the review and approval of proposal pricing.
- Conduct cost analysis by reviewing labour & material bases of estimates, and direct/indirect rate verification.
- Provide input into the program budgeting and forecasting process.
- Ensure resource profiles are levelled for each project.
- Ensure project risk is managed effectively for each project.
- Where required develop, progress and monitor program schedule.
- Project Setup in IFS.

Project Reporting
- Establish Budget At Completions and support program Estimate at Complete (EAC) process, ensure compliant assimilation and presentation of program estimates that facilitates efficient communication, review, and approval.
- Support Program Managers with return to Green plans.
- Incorporate budget change management in project results.
- Publish monthly Contract Status Review (CSRs) for agreed programs.
- Perform variance analyses on costs and scope, and report on related risks and opportunities, supporting project management in resolution of outstanding issues.
- Provide recurring & ad hoc reports to Program Managers and other stakeholders.
- Provide support for audit material and issues related to Program Cost Management.
- Support month-end close processes.
- Earned value reporting as required.

Financials
- Support process of Quarterly Finance Reviews (QFRs) across the portfolios.
- Maintain timely and accurate program financials including revenue recognition, invoicing, cost, funding, gross margins, cash flow and programmatic risks, etc.
- Ensuring accurate and timely invoicing of customers and assist in the resolution of any overdue invoices in a prompt manner.
- Updates of the Financial Plan monthly in accordance with Project EAC’s.

Are you able to demonstrate the following personal attributes?
- Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously whilst able to motivate others around the business.
- Good communicator who is highly analytical, with good attention to detail and able to prioritise tasks.
- Creative and pragmatic in approach whilst being well organised and calm under pressure.
- Prepared to multi-task and work flexibly to achieve all deadlines.
- Focus on process improvement opportunities for the division.

Do you have
- A sound understanding of program cost accounting / project accounting is essential.
- Experience with GAAP, IFRS accounting standards.
- Strong analytical skills and understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) preferred.
- Demonstrable high degree of computer literacy including familiarity with accounting and/or ERP system(s).
- Experience with Open Plan, Cobra and ProPricer.

Why it’s great to work for Ultra Maritime
- Work a 9 day/ fortnight;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- Wellbeing Program;
- Free on-site car parking;
- Free coffee/ tea/ soft drinks and fruit;
- Giving Back Days;
- CFS/ SES/ Reservist Paid Leave; and
- The Ultra Reward Hubto name a few...

Interested in finding out more or have a specific question?

Interested in applying?
- Click on the ‘Apply’ button.
- Send a Resume and Cover Letter detailing your relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

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