Introduction

We are seeking an experienced Cost Controller to join the Finance team of a major energy organisation based in Perth.

Reporting to the Senior Cost Controller, you will support operational stakeholders with purchase order management, invoice verification, vendor cost tracking, forecasting and financial reporting across a range of operational work scopes and campaigns.

What are you going to do 

This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded Cost Controller who enjoys working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance and external vendors in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Raise, manage and close purchase requisitions and purchase orders for major operational vendors
  • Verify invoice claims and supporting documentation
  • Check vendor quantities, rates and claims against purchase orders and contractual agreements
  • Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor queries
  • Monitor purchase order expenditure and coordinate increases where required
  • Track commitments, actual expenditure and forecast costs
  • Undertake daily cost tracking for operational scopes and campaigns
  • Maintain accurate cost records to support service entry and invoice approvals
  • Support annual vendor business planning where required
  • Maintain WMS master data, cost settlements and account assignments
  • Provide cost information for budgeting and forecasting activities
  • Work closely with Operations, Finance, Supply Chain and contract owners
  • Support audit activities and ensure compliance with accounting, tax and procurement requirements
  • Identify opportunities to improve cost-control and procure-to-pay processes
  • Infrequent travel to Darwin may be required

Essential skills and knowledge 

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

  • At least five years of cost control, project controls, commercial or financial experience
  • Previous experience within oil and gas, exploration and production, mining or the broader resources sector
  • Experience managing purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, commitments and operational costs
  • Strong knowledge of procure-to-pay processes
  • Experience with operational work-scope planning, cost tracking, budgeting and forecasting
  • Strong SAP experience, particularly across MM and WMS
  • A working understanding of SAP FI, PM, CO and PS
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Strong Power Query capability
  • The ability to analyse complex datasets and deliver clear, practical business insights
  • A degree or diploma in engineering, maintenance, commerce, finance or a related discipline

What we offer

  • Hybrid working
  • Three days in the office and up to two days working from home
  • Exposure to major operational activities within the energy sector
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Click the link to apply or email your CV direct to Michael Shirley at m.shirley@brunel.net

Closing: 30 August 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-295230

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Corporate recruiter

Michael Shirley

+61 8 9429 5640

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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