Cost Controller

Citic Pacific Mining; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career progression training

Life and salary continuance insurance

Salary packaging

Alliance Airlines Lounge access

Job summary

CITIC Pacific Mining is seeking a driven Cost Controller to join the Heavy Machinery Equipment team at Cape Preston on a permanent basis. The role is based on an 8/6 roster FIFO from Perth, reporting to the Principal Cost Controller to provide analysis, reporting and financial insights to drive operational performance.

The successful candidate will bridge operations and finance, manage budgets, forecasts, and cost variances for mining and maintenance activities, and support SAP-based cost

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting.
• Strong budgets, risk management, and departmental reporting.
• Advanced computer skills with SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development, forecasting, and review of operational and capital expenditure budgets for mining and maintenance activities.
• Perform monthly cost-versus-budget analysis, including equipment performance, to identify key variance drivers.
• Drive efficiencies by improving systems, processes, and the accuracy/relevance of forecasting and planning models.
• Improve management’s understanding of financial information using SAP and provide ad hoc analytical and reporting support to Principal Cost Controllers.
• Raise and manage purchase requisitions, monitoring SAP workflows through to PO creation, and update variations based on operational scope changes.
• Review supplier invoices for accuracy and compliance, liaising with vendors and Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies and overdue invoices.
• Maintain accurate records for all cost control activities, contracts, and requisitions.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost control

Financial analysis

SAP

Forecasting

Data analysis

Education

Finance or Accounting degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

The opportunity

We’re seeking a driven Cost Controller to support our Heavy Machinery Equipment (HME) team based at our Cape Preston site on a 8/6 roster FIFO from Perth, this role is offered on a permanent basis.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Controller to join our Mining Department. Reporting to the Principal Cost Controller, you will play a critical role in providing the analysis, reporting, and financial insights required to drive our operational performance.

If you are a numbers-driven professional who enjoys bridging the gap between operational activities and financial reporting, this is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact on our mining operations.

In this role you’ll be responsible for:

• Assist with the development, forecasting, and review of operational and capital expenditure budgets for mining and maintenance activities.
• Perform monthly cost-versus-budget analysis, including equipment performance, to identify key variance drivers.
• Drive efficiencies by improving systems, processes, and the accuracy/relevance of forecasting and planning models.
• Improve management’s understanding of financial information using SAP and provide ad hoc analytical and reporting support to Principal Cost Controllers.
• Raise and manage purchase requisitions, monitoring SAP workflows through to PO creation, and update variations based on operational scope changes.
• Review supplier invoices for accuracy and compliance, liaising with vendors and Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies and overdue invoices.
• Maintain accurate records for all cost control activities, contracts, and requisitions.

To be successful in the role you will require:

• A strong understanding of business budgets and objectives, risk management, reporting of the HME department.
• Tertiary qualification either in Finance or Accounting
• An advanced level of computer skills as you will be assisting with SAP and as needs basis to HME personnel.
• Bilingual candidates with both English and Mandarin will be highly regarded.
• A current WA Manual Drivers licence is an essential requirement

We’re looking for motivated team players, with good communication skills and a can-do attitude.

Perks & Benefits

As an employee of CPM, we offer a range of benefits including leave benefits, personal and family benefits, education and training, salary sacrifice options, and lifestyle benefits through preferred suppliers.

• Competitive remuneration packages.
• Career progression and industry training programs.
• Life and salary continuance insurance.
• Salary packaging options.
• Access to the Alliance Airlines Lounge.

The village features three gyms, a swimming pool, multi-purpose sports courts, a retail store, tavern with beer garden, dining, and recreation room.

Take advantage of the free Wi-Fi internet access to all rooms, in-house entertainment with FOXTEL and a regular schedule of entertainers including bands and sporting professionals.

As an employee of CPM, you will be part of a culturally and gender diverse organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff.

About CITIC Pacific Mining

CPM is the company behind Sino Iron, already Australia’s largest magnetite operation, located on Western Australia’s Pilbara coast. We are spearheading a new iron ore value-adding industry for the nation, transforming magnetite ore into a high-grade, premium export product.

Sino Iron is a fully integrated operation – featuring a mine serviced by the biggest haul trucks in the world, a six-line concentrator and port terminal facilities at nearby Cape Preston. Our state-of-the-art power station and desalination plant are among the largest in the State.

Our operations provide career opportunities on a global scale. Being an employee at CITIC Pacific Mining (CPM) will enable you to take advantage of the multiple divisions of the group. CITIC Group, a majority shareholder of CPM, has more than 170,000 employees worldwide and is always looking for talented and exceptional people.

Within CPM, everyone can develop their skills and knowledge, progress in the business and be recognised and rewarded for their contribution. We encourage our people to take the opportunities that are provided to reach their full potential - so they can achieve the best results for themselves, each other, and for CPM.

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