Cost Controller
Australia, Queensland, Brisbane
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 2-4 Years
Conventional Energy
Introduction
On behalf of our client, a Global Energy Company, Brunel is presently seeking Cost Controller to support the delivery of major capital programs across a dynamic resources environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring robust financial control, accurate forecasting and data-driven decision-making across the full project lifecycle. This will be a 12 month contract located in the Brisbane CBD.
What are you going to do
You will work closely with project and operational stakeholders to drive cost performance, improve forecasting accuracy and strengthen project governance.
- Support capital budget development and ongoing budget management
- Deliver accurate monthly and quarterly forecasts at program and project level
- Provide insightful reporting on performance, risks and opportunities
- Monitor cost and schedule performance, including variance analysis
- Maintain and enhance cost control processes (EAC, ETC, earned value)
- Partner with stakeholders to drive performance and informed decision-making
- Support change management, risk identification and mitigation strategies
- Ensure compliance with governance, financial controls and approval frameworks
- Analyse trends and performance data to improve capital accuracy
Essential skills and knowledge
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, Engineering or similar
- Formal Project Management qualification is desirable, but not essential
- Previous experience in Cost Control / Project Controls
- Background in Oil & Gas, Mining or Major Resources Projects
- Proven experience managing budgets exceeding $25M annually
- Strong analytical capability with experience handling complex data sets
- Proficient in Power BI (or similar visualisation tools) and MS Office Suite
- Experience with SAP, PRISM or similar project systems will be highly regarded
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
- Team-oriented with a high level of attention to detail
What we offer
- Excellent negotiable day rate!
- 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.
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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