Project Cost Controller

Launch Recruitment - IT Recruiting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Launch Recruitment - IT Recruiting in Sydney is seeking an experienced Project Cost Controller / Project Controls Analyst to monitor costs, budgets and financial performance across IT projects. You will support SAP data, budgets, forecasts and reporting, working closely with project teams to ensure delivery within targets.

The role emphasizes advanced Excel and Power BI capabilities, stakeholder engagement and accurate cost-to-complete estimates for telecommunications/IT project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in project cost control and PMO environments.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and cost-tracking capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project budgets, actual costs, forecasts and financial performance.
• Track progress against milestones, timelines and invoicing.
• Perform cost variance analysis and identify budget overruns.
• Maintain SAP project data including WBS, purchase orders and cost allocations.
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts and cost-to-complete estimates.
• Develop and maintain Excel reports and Power BI dashboards.
• Work closely with Project Managers, procurement and finance to resolve discrepancies.
• Support accurate revenue recognition, invoicing and project reporting.

Skills

Project Cost Control

Project Controls

Financial Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

SAP (PS/CO)

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Job description

Launch Recruitment - IT Recruiting – Sydney NSW

Contract

3d ago , from Launch Recruitment - IT Recruiting

We are seeking an experienced Project Cost Controller / Project Controls Analyst to join a leading telecommunications organisation.

This role will work closely with Project Managers and delivery teams to monitor project costs, budgets, milestones and financial performance, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and within agreed financial targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor project budgets, actual costs, forecasts and financial performance.
• Track project progress against milestones, timelines and invoicing schedules.
• Perform cost variance analysis and identify potential budget overruns.
• Maintain SAP project data, including WBS, purchase orders and cost allocations.
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts and cost-to-complete estimates.
• Develop and maintain Excel reports and Power BI dashboards.
• Work closely with Project Managers, procurement and finance teams to resolve financial discrepancies.
• Support accurate revenue recognition, invoicing and project reporting.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in Project Cost Control, Project Controls, Financial Analysis or PMO roles.
• Strong proficiency in SAP (PS/CO modules), Advanced Excel and Power BI.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking and variance analysis.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in telecommunications, IT or large-scale project delivery environments highly regarded.
• Relevant degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering or a related discipline