Project Cost Controller

Morson Edge Australia; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 88.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Morson Edge Australia in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Project Cost Controller to support a new renewables EPC project.

You will monitor budgets, costs and commitments, prepare forecasts and reports, and ensure timely invoicing and cost control across the project lifecycle.

Collaborate with the Project Manager, Finance and the wider team to deliver accurate financial data and proactive risk/opportunity management.

Formación

• Proven experience in project cost control within large EPC/renewables projects.
• Strong skills in financial reporting, forecasting, reconciliation, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with SAP or similar ERP.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with project stakeholders.
• Highly organized, analytical, and able to meet tight deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor project budgets, costs, and commitments, investigating variances.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Manage project cash flow reporting, tracking inflows and outflows.
• Prepare client milestone and monthly payment claims as per contract.
• Maintain forecasts, budgets, and billing plans, flagging risks.
• Manage purchase requisitions, POs, accruals, cost allocations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for accurate financial data and timely reporting.
• Monitor subcontractor payment claims and variations.
• Maintain project structures and financial records in SAP or ERP.

Conocimientos

Project cost control

EPC projects

Forecasting & budgeting

Excel & SAP

Cash flow management

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an experienced Project Cost Controller to support a new project within the renewables sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a financially astute professional with experience in large-scale EPC projects to play a key role in managing project budgets, financial reporting and cost performance. Working closely with the Project Manager, Finance and wider project team, you will be responsible for monitoring project financials, maintaining accurate forecasts and ensuring costs, commitments and payment claims are managed effectively throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor project budgets, actual costs and commitments, investigating variances and potential cost overruns.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, forecasting models and variance analysis.
• Manage project cash flow reporting, including tracking cash inflows and outflows.
• Prepare and submit client milestone claims and monthly payment claims in line with contractual requirements.
• Maintain project forecasts, budgets and billing plans, highlighting financial risks and opportunities.
• Manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, accruals and cost allocations.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to ensure accurate financial data and timely reporting.
• Monitor subcontractor payment claims, payment certificates and approved variations.
• Maintain project structures and financial records within SAP or other relevant ERP systems.

About You

• Previous experience in project cost control, project accounting or project finance within a complex project environment.
• Experience working on large-scale EPC, construction, engineering or renewables projects.
• Strong financial reporting, forecasting, reconciliation and variance analysis skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using SAP or another large ERP system.
• Strong understanding of project budgets, cash flow management and cost forecasting.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with Project Managers, Finance and other stakeholders.
• Highly organised, analytical and proactive, with the ability to meet tight project deadlines.

Contract Details

• Rate: $550 per day + super
• Opportunity: 12-month contract
• Sector: Renewables / Engineering / EPC