Cost Controller

Capital PFS Australia; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pays

Superannuation

Staff Uniforms

Technical Support

Development opportunities

Job summary

Capital PFS Australia in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Cost Controller for an immediate 12-month contract. The role focuses on day-to-day cost control for shutdowns and major maintenance, with strong SAP procurement and financial reporting required.

You will track commitments, accruals and forecasts, generate labour and materials purchase orders, and provide regular visibility of spend to Event Leads. On-site work during shutdowns and a competitive weekly pay package are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in oil & gas, resources, industrial or major maintenance environment.
• Experience working in shutdown/turnaround or project environments.
• Strong SAP, procurement and financial reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop SAP experience and alignment with Santos cost control processes.
• Track and report expenditure with finance and cost control expertise.
• Generate and manage purchase orders for labour and material procurement.
• Work with Shutdown Event Leads to prepare and update monthly accruals.
• Collaborate on monthly spend forecasting and identify cost risks.

Skills

Cost control

SAP

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Immediate Start: Cost Controller – Brisbane Based
We’re looking for a skilled Cost controller with extensive gas process or production experience, and a strong finance/cost control background, ideally with experience supporting major projects, shutdowns, turnarounds or other high-value maintenance activities. The Cost Controller will own the day-to-day cost control function for the shutdown, working closely with Event Leads to ensure accurate, timely visibility of commitments, accruals, forecasts and actual spend.

Roster - Monday to Friday - 5/2 8 hours per day
Brisbane City Based
Hourly rate + super - paid weekly
Immediate start – 12 Month Contract with potential for extension

Key responsibilities

Develop SAP experience and become familiar with Santos cost control processes and systems

Track and report expenditure using strong finance and cost control expertise

Generate and manage purchase orders for labour resourcing and material procurement

Work closely with Shutdown Event Leads to prepare and update monthly accruals

Collaborate on monthly spend forecasting and identify emerging cost risks

During shutdown execution, provide regular visibility of actual spend and shift burn rate, including maintaining and updating the shutdown cost curve

Conduct finance and cost control audits, including reviewing historic expenditure and identifying discrepancies or opportunities for improvement

Work with Shutdown Event Leads and procurement/finance stakeholders to close purchase orders and finalise shutdown costs

About you

Demonstrated cost control experience in an oil & gas, resources, industrial or major maintenance environment

Experience working within a shutdown/turnaround or project environment

Strong SAP capability, particularly around procurement, purchase orders and financial reporting

Strong attention to detail and confidence working with financial data

Ability to work closely with operational and maintenance leaders and translate financial information into clear, practical insights

Strong Excel and reporting capability

Ability to work independently while operating as part of a broader shutdown team

Flexibility to work full-time on site at Moomba during shutdown execution periods

BENEFITS

A very competitive remuneration package and weekly pays

Additional further opportunities within CPFS_AUS

Superannuation paid on all hours worked

Staff Uniforms

Technical Support and ongoing development opportunities