Cost Controller

Green Light Worldwide; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Light Worldwide, based in Brisbane CBD, is seeking a Cost Controller with energy/utility industry experience to join our team. You will provide end-to-end cost control, forecasting, and financial support across multiple projects in a hybrid work environment.

Key responsibilities include monthly accruals, month-end forecasts, variance analysis, and maintaining cost books in SharePoint, with close collaboration with Project Managers and Finance to ensure accurate reporting and governance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cost control for large corporate groups.
• Proven energy/utilities industry background.
• Experience in project cost control, forecasting and accruals.
• Strong governance knowledge on AFE/WBS.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly accrual process by Finance deadlines.
• Prepare and submit month-end forecasts.
• Deliver month-end reporting including variance reports.
• Lead monthly meetings with Project Managers on accruals and forecasts.
• Analyze cost variances with root causes.
• Maintain monthly Cost Books in SharePoint.
• Create PRs and POs for projects.
• Support AFE submissions for funding approvals.
• Manage PO and project closures and capitalisation.
• Update AFE and WBS registers.
• Ensure high data accuracy.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Accruals

Stakeholder engagement

Data accuracy

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

SharePoint

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

• Based in Brisbane CBD / Hybrid work environment

• Leading company in its field
• Based in Brisbane CBD / Hybrid work environment
• Permanent opportunity

Green Light Australiaare looking to engage a Cost Controller with energy/utility industry experience to join their team. You will provide end‑to‑end cost control, forecasting, and financial support.

Responsibilities

• Complete the monthly accrual process in line with Finance deadlines
• Prepare and submit month-end forecasts by the required deadlines
• Deliver month-end reporting, including Finance variance reports
• Facilitate monthly meetings with Project Managers to obtain the most up-to-date information on accruals, trends, forecasts, and attend other regular meetings as required.
• Analyse and clearly articulate monthly cost variances, including root causes and drivers.
• Maintain complete and up-to-date monthly Cost Books, ensuring they are accurately saved in SharePoint.
• Create or facilitate Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs) for assigned projects or functional areas.
• Support Project Managers in the preparation and submission of Authorisation For Expenditures (AFE) to enable timely funding approval and release.
• Manage PO and project closures to support strong financial housekeeping and enable Finance to capitalise projects accurately.
• Maintain and update AFE and WBS registers
• Ensure a high level of data accuracy

Requirements

• Extensive experience in similar role as a Cost Controller for large corporate companies
• Proven experience working within the energy/utilities industry
• Proven experience in project cost control, forecasting, and accruals
• Strong understanding of AFE (Authorisation For Expenditure) / WBS / project financial governance
• Prove experience working on large projects
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, particularly with liaising with Project Managers and Finance
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Excel, and document control tools (e.g. SharePoint)

• Exceptional communication skills

About the company

We are an Australian onshore services company that provides technology capability across ANZ and Asia. Our services range from day-to-day operational activities, through project delivery, to more strategic and transformational programs. At Green Light, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are dedicated to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. During the recruitment process, if you require any accommodations or modifications please reach out to [e-mail] or call [phone].