Cost Controller

GE Vernova Onshore Wind Projects; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova Onshore Wind Projects in Melbourne seeks a Cost Controller responsible for end-to-end financial oversight on large-scale projects. You will manage budgets, actuals, forecasts and EACs in collaboration with project managers and site teams.

You will maintain cost risk registers, identify cost mitigation opportunities and prepare estimates for variations and claims, while coordinating with Finance, Planning and Contracts to track financial performance.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Finance, Accounting or Engineering, ideally supported by project controls or financial training.
• 5+ years' experience working across major projects, with at least 2 years' cost control experience within EPC or large turnkey projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, actual and committed costs, forecasts and Estimates at Completion (EAC).
• Monitor cost movements against project scope, progress and previous forecasts.
• Work closely with planning teams to align project costs, schedules and financial risks.
• Maintain cost risk registers and proactively identify cost mitigation opportunities.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates for variations, change orders and customer claims.
• Partner with Project Managers, Finance, Planning and Contracts teams on project financial performance.
• Support project reporting, reconciliations, purchase orders, cost coding and project close-out.
• Present clear and accurate cost forecasts, financial data and risk information to key stakeholders

Skills

Budgeting

Cost estimation

Forecasting

EAC/ETC

Project accounting

Advanced Excel

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting/Engineering

Tools

Unifier

Oracle Races

Tableau

Job description

GE Vernova Onshore Wind Projects – Melbourne VIC

Our Purpose:
GE Renewable Energy harnesses the earth’s most abundant resources, the strength of the wind, the heat of the sun and the force of water; delivering green electrons to power the world’s biggest economies and the most remote communities.

We are helping change the world. Will you be part of the global renewable energy transition?

If you join us, you’ll evolve and grow, surrounded by the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.

About The Role

Located in Melbourne, the Cost Controller is responsible for end-to-end financial oversight and cost risk management on large-scale projects. Working hand-in-hand with the Project Manager, site teams and finance, this role ensures budget integrity, accurate Estimates at Completion (EAC) and proactive cost mitigation. Reporting to the project controls function, the cost controller operates as part of an overall project controllers team supporting the project

Key Responsibilities

Manage project budgets, actual and committed costs, forecasts and Estimates at Completion (EAC).

Monitor cost movements against project scope, progress and previous forecasts.

Work closely with planning teams to align project costs, schedules and financial risks.

Maintain cost risk registers and proactively identify cost mitigation opportunities.

Prepare accurate cost estimates for variations, change orders and customer claims.

Partner with Project Managers, Finance, Planning and Contracts teams on project financial performance.

Support project reporting, reconciliations, purchase orders, cost coding and project close-out.

Present clear and accurate cost forecasts, financial data and risk information to key stakeholders

About You

Degree qualification in Finance, Accounting or Engineering, ideally supported by project controls or financial training.

5+ years' experience working across major projects, with at least 2 years' cost control experience within EPC or large turnkey projects.

Strong capability across budgeting, cost estimating, forecasting, EAC/ETC and project accounting.

Advanced Excel skills and experience with project controls/ERP systems. Exposure to Unifier, Oracle Races and Tableau is advantageous.

Strong commercial awareness and financial risk management capability.

Excellent attention to detail with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to project and operational stakeholders.

Proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.

If you are passionate about working for an organization that imagines things others don’t, builds things others can’t and delivers outcomes that make the world better, we would love to hear from you.

For any questions regarding the position feel free to reach out to Natalie at*****@cxcglobal.com.au

GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.