Cost Controller
Australia, Northern Territory, Darwin
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: Not applicable
Conventional Energy
Introduction
On behalf of our client, a High Profile Service Provider to the Oil & Gas industry sector, we are presently sourcing a Cost Controller. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate cost tracking, forecasting, reporting, and commercial support. This is a 12 month residential contract open to candidates based in Darwin, NT.
What are you going to do
- Track and analyse expenditure across the asset lifecycle, including operations, modifications, life extensions and decommissioning / demobilising activities
- Liaise with functional teams to understand cost drivers, validate forecasts and ensure costs are accurately captured and classified
- Assist with the preparation, consolidation, and review of annual budgets, forecasts and cost phasing
- Prepare and coordinate monthly cost and forecast reports, ensuring accuracy and timely submission
- Analyse historical cost data and provide insights to support cost optimisation and operational efficiency
- Reconcile actual expenditure against budgets to support accurate and auditable reimbursable cost claims
- Support the assessment of variation orders, change requests and contract amendments
- Provide cost input to Commercial and Estimating teams across OPEX and CAPEX activities
- Maintain cost data integrity within ERP and cost control systems
- Support audits, client reviews, corporate reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
Essential skills and knowledge
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
- Experience in Cost Control, Project Control, Commercial or Financial Management roles
- Background in the offshore oil & gas industry with exposure to budgets, forecasts and cost monitoring
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly MS Excel including VBA
- Experience with ERP systems such as IFS, SAP or JD Edwards
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Highly collaborative with the ability to build effective working relationships
- Logical, analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
What we offer
- Excellent negotiable pay rate!
- Exposure to complex offshore operations and commercial decision-making
- 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.
Do you have questions?
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Mandy Hobbs,E: m.hobbs@brunel.net | mb: 0413 434 050
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