Cost Manager

4 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia CAPDA CONSULTING Full time $80,000 - $140,000 per year

Job Title: Cost Manager

Location:
Roles available in both Adelaide, SA and Canberra, ACT

Clearance:
Ability to obtain or maintain NV1 or Higher

Contract Type:
Full-Time Contractor

Role purpose:

We are seeking a Cost Manager or Cost Modeller to provide financial support to project teams across the organisation within Defence. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to financial planning and performance monitoring. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring financial integrity, supporting funding processes, and enhancing cost management practices across projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor project financial performance and provide monthly spend analysis and variance commentary within systems such as PPRIP/MRM.
  • Prepare monthly forecasts based on stakeholder inputs, schedule updates, and risk assessments.
  • Develop, review, and maintain cost models to support project planning, business cases, and investment submissions.
  • Analyse contractor cost data, tender responses, and market intelligence to validate pricing and inform value-for-money assessments.
  • Prepare and submit accrual data with supporting evidence.
  • Support the development of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) estimates, including acquisition, sustainment, and disposal costs.
  • Assist in the preparation of cost risk assessments, sensitivity analyses, and affordability studies.
  • Provide input into the financial aspects of tender evaluations and contract negotiations.
  • Coordinate Additional and Budget Estimate submissions and presentations for the Acquisition Program Review (APR).
  • Manage contingency and management reserves and assist with project risk cost estimation.
  • Collaborate with engineering, logistics, and commercial teams to ensure cost inputs reflect technical and operational realities.
  • Develop financial tools tailored for Project Managers and Functional Leads.
  • Define and document financial management processes and procedures for FISRSPO.
  • Support financial change management activities, including training and capability uplift.
  • Contribute to the development of cost estimation capability within the team by sharing knowledge and supporting training activities.

Attributes Sought:

  • Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in cost management within complex project environments.
  • Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outputs under tight deadlines.
  • Experience in developing and implementing financial tools and processes.
  • Collaborative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
  • Strategic thinking and commercial acumen in financial planning and procurement contexts.

Essential Experience and/or Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience in financial performance monitoring, forecasting, and cost estimation.
  • Familiarity with project financial systems such as PPRIP/MRM.
  • Experience supporting funding submissions and financial reporting in a government or large enterprise context.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Qualifications in finance, accounting, project management, or a related field are highly desirable.

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