Cost Controller

AirSWIFT; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Cost Controller for a 12-month contract in Melbourne CBD with a hybrid work setup. The role sits in the Project Cost Control team supporting major wind farm construction across APAC, handling payment claims, cash flow, reporting, and forecasting.

You will manage WBS structures, POC reporting, and budgeting, leveraging SAP and advanced Excel. Strong communication and deadline discipline are essential in this complex project environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Accounting, Project Accounting, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Experience in Cost Control on large EPC projects.
• Strong finance/accounting foundation with reporting and reconciliation capability.
• Experience in project controlling and administration within complex project environments.
• Proficiency in SAP or other large ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare payment claims and raise claims in line with project progress and contract requirements.
• Report weekly cash inflows and outflows with input from the Project Manager.
• Monitor project financials to ensure expenditure remains within budget.
• Report POC (Percentage of Completion) according to the forecast model and escalated uncertainties promptly.
• Lead monthly project reporting and variance analysis.
• Support project forecasting and financial modelling.
• Maintain and update the billing plan for cashflow management.
• Raise purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Maintain Project WBS / Network activity structures.
• Follow up on NCRs, journal recoveries, and accruals.

Skills

Cost Control

Project Accounting

Project Management

SAP

Advanced Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Commerce / Accounting / Project Accounting / Project Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Cost Controller – 12‑Month Contract (Melbourne CBD | Hybrid)

Join a leading renewable energy organisation as a Cost Controller supporting major Wind Farm construction projects across the Asia‑Pacific region. This role sits within the Project Cost Control department the central team responsible for managing all financial aspects of projects under construction.

This is a 12‑month casual contract, working 8 hours per day, based in Melbourne CBD with a hybrid work setup.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare payment claims and raise claims in line with project progress and contract requirements

• Report weekly cash inflows and outflows with input from the Project Manager

• Monitor project financials to ensure expenditure remains within budget

• Report POC (Percentage of Completion) according to the forecast model and escalated uncertainties promptly

• Lead monthly project reporting and variance analysis

• Support project forecasting and financial modelling

• Maintain and update the billing plan for cashflow management

• Raise purchase requisitions and purchase orders

• Maintain Project WBS / Network activity structures

• Follow up on NCRs, journal recoveries, and accruals

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Accounting, Project Accounting, Project Management, or related discipline

• Experience in Cost Control on large EPC projects

• Strong finance/accounting foundation with reporting and reconciliation capability

• Experience in project controlling and administration within complex project environments

• Proficiency in SAP or other large ERP systems

• Advanced Excel skills

• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines

• Strong communication skills, self‑management, and solid work ethic

• Structured approach to problem‑solving

• Good understanding of project management principles

About Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients.

With over 1000 employees and 9,000+ contractors operating in over 130 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry and the level of experience, exposure and expertise that the organization has is unparalleled.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered. (Australia Citizen, PR Holder, or Valid Australia working VISA)