Program Cost Modeller

Leaders; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Leaders IT in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Program Cost Modeller to support a large-scale transformation program. You will contribute to financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and cost governance across multiple projects and workstreams.

The role requires advanced Excel modelling, strong budgeting and cashflow skills, and collaboration with finance, procurement, and PMO teams to deliver accurate business cases and executive dashboards.

Qualifications

• Experience in program cost modelling within large organisations.
• Advanced Excel financial modelling skills.
• Experience supporting large transformation programs.
• Strong forecasting, budgeting, cashflow and variance analysis.
• Experience preparing business cases and investment analysis.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Experience with SAP/Power BI/Tableau is advantageous.
• Finance-related degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain program cost models for delivery, tech, vendor, and operational costs.
• Prepare budget forecasts, cashflows, and variance analyses.
• Perform scenario modelling and financial impact assessments.
• Monitor expenditure against budgets and identify risks and opportunities.
• Prepare executive financial reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Support governance forums and business case development.
• Collaborate with finance, procurement, PMO, delivery teams, and external stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement of modelling and reporting processes.

Skills

Cost modelling

Commercial finance

Financial analysis

Project controls

Forecasting

Budgeting

Cashflow management

Variance analysis

Business cases

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Analytics

Education

Finance/Accounting/Commerce/Economics degree

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Program Cost Modeller to support a large-scale customer and business transformation program. This role will play a critical part in financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and cost governance across multiple projects and workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed program cost models covering project delivery, technology, vendor, resource, and operational costs.
• Prepare budget forecasts, cashflow projections, and variance analysis.
• Perform scenario modelling and financial impact assessments to support investment decisions.
• Monitor expenditure against budgets and identify risks, trends, and opportunities.
• Prepare executive-level financial reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Support governance forums, steering committees, and business case development.
• Partner with finance, procurement, PMO, delivery teams, and external stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial modelling, reporting processes, and cost management frameworks.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in program cost modelling, commercial finance, financial analysis, or project controls within large and complex organisations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel financial modelling skills.
• Experience supporting large transformation, technology, digital, customer experience, or enterprise programs.
• Strong forecasting, budgeting, cashflow management, and variance analysis capabilities.
• Experience preparing business cases and investment analysis.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience with SAP, Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools will be highly regarded.
• Relevant qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, or a related discipline are preferred.

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