Cost Controller

Rizzani de Eccher; South Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A global construction group in South Australia is seeking an experienced Cost Controller to monitor costs and control financial flows. You will support project teams by preparing reports, analyzing expenditure, and ensuring alignment with budget targets. The ideal candidate has a degree in Economics or a related field, with at least 5 years of experience in cost control, preferably in construction. This position offers career development opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in cost control, preferably in construction or infrastructure.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Manager to set up budget and cash flow targets.
• Track actual construction costs against budgeted costs.
• Provide early warning to management about cost deviations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reporting and forecasting abilities

Proficiency in cost control systems

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Degree in Economics, Business Administration, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Project control software (e.g., Matrix)

Job description

Rizzani de Eccher is looking for an experienced Cost Controller to join our on-site team.

In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring costs, controlling financial flows, preparing reports, and supporting the broader project team and headquarters with accurate financial data to ensure targets are met and/or corrective actions are implemented.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Manager to set up the budget and cash flow targets, and support the Project team with Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development and maintenance
• With support from Engineers, track actual construction costs against actual quantities, and compare them against budgeted costs, using data to forecast cost-to-completion
• Compare actual vs. planned progress and highlight deviations or risks to the Project Manager / Contract Coordinator, providing early warning to management about cost deviations and support the development of recovery or improvement strategies
• Monitor, control and forecast project cash flow and costs, including cost statements for expense centers compared with budgets, highlighting any variances
• Define, implement, and update project cost reports in compliance with client and corporate standards, including management and update of project control software (e.g. Matrix) to ensure accurate reporting, including monthly analysis and reports on expenditures, work progress, expenditure commitments, budget and schedule performance
• Manage incoming and outgoing payments, coordinating with the dedicated Administrative Assistant / Clerk (who will be reporting to you directly)
• Develop and maintain cost databases, benchmarks, and indices to support budget preparation and performance analysis
• Support annual budget preparation and monthly analytical accounting processes, in coordination with the headquarter Financial Management team and the local accountant firms

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Economics, Business Administration, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in cost control, project controls, or financial management (construction or infrastructure experience preferred)
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to details
• Strong reporting and forecasting abilities, with proficiency in cost control systems, project control software, and MS Office Suite (Excel in particular)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on a high-profile infrastructure project in Adelaide
• A collaborative and supportive team environment also based in Adelaide
• Career development opportunities within a global construction group

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Civil Engineering and Construction

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