Project Cost Controller

Launch Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Launch Recruitment Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Cost Controller / Project Controls Analyst to join a leading telecommunications organisation in Sydney. You will monitor project costs, budgets, milestones and financial performance, ensuring delivery within targets and smooth revenue recognition.

Working with Project Managers, procurement and finance teams, you will maintain SAP project data (WBS, POs, cost allocations), develop Excel reports and Power BI dashboards, and deliver

Qualifications

• Experience in Project Cost Control, Project Controls, Financial Analysis or PMO roles.
• Strong proficiency in SAP PS/CO, 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

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

Project Cost Control

Project Controls

Financial Analysis

PMO

SAP PS/CO

Excel

Power BI

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting/Engineering

Tools

SAP PS/CO

Excel

Power BI

Job description

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.

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