Cost Controller

1 day ago

Adelaide, South Australia Rizzani de Eccher Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Rizzani de Eccher is looking for an experienced
Cost Controller
to join our on-site team.

In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring costs, controlling financial flows, preparing reports, and supporting the broader project team and headquarters with accurate financial data to ensure targets are met and/or corrective actions are implemented.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Project Manager to set up the budget and cash flow targets, and support the Project team with Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development and maintenance
  • With support from Engineers, track actual construction costs against actual quantities, and compare them against budgeted costs, using data to forecast cost-to-completion
  • Compare actual vs. planned progress and highlight deviations or risks to the Project Manager / Contract Coordinator, providing early warning to management about cost deviations and support the development of recovery or improvement strategies
  • Monitor, control and forecast project cash flow and costs, including cost statements for expense centers compared with budgets, highlighting any variances.
  • Define, implement, and update project cost reports in compliance with client and corporate standards, including management and update of project control software (e.g. Matrix) to ensure accurate reporting, including monthly analysis and reports on expenditures, work progress, expenditure commitments, budget and schedule performance
  • Manage incoming and outgoing payments, coordinating with the dedicated Administrative Assistant / Clerk (who will be reporting to you directly)
  • Develop and maintain cost databases, benchmarks, and indices to support budget preparation and performance analysis
  • Support annual budget preparation and monthly analytical accounting processes, in coordination with the headquarter Financial Management team and the local accountant firms

Qualifications & Skills

  • Degree in Economics, Business Administration, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in cost control, project controls, or financial management (construction or infrastructure experience preferred)
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to details
  • Strong reporting and forecasting abilities, with proficiency in cost control systems, project control software, and MS Office Suite (Excel in particular)
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
  • Proficient in English

What We Offer

  • The opportunity to work on a high-profile infrastructure project in Adelaide
  • A collaborative and supportive team environment also based in Adelaide
  • Career development opportunities within a global construction group


Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join us in building the future

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