Project Cost Controller – Flexible, Renewable Energy

Pacific Energy; Western Australia; Presencial; AUD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working arrangements

9-day fortnight

2 work-from-home days per week

Competitive salary package

Employee benefits

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing reimbursement

Diverse project portfolio

Full lifecycle exposure

Stakeholder visibility

Continuous improvement

Career progression

Descripción de la vacante

Pacific Energy is seeking a proactive Cost Controller to join our project team. You will manage cost control, forecasting and performance insights across renewables and storage projects.

Embedded in the project team, you’ll partner with Project Delivery, Commercial, Procurement and Finance to keep transparent cost records and support informed decision-making. This role offers a flexible environment and exposure to a diverse project portfolio as Pacific Energy leads Australia’s energy transition.

Formación

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Experience in project cost control, project accounting or project controls within energy, engineering, construction, infrastructure, mining or similar project-based environments.
• Strong understanding of project budgets, commitments, accruals, forecasting, cash flow, change control, contingency management and project close-out.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with ERP, procurement and project control systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting reporting deadlines.
• Confidence communicating cost performance, challenging assumptions and providing meaningful project insights.
• Experience with SAP will be highly regarded.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain project cost control frameworks, including budgets, cost breakdown structures, cost codes and reporting processes.
• Reconcile project cost data across financial, ERP and project control systems to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Coordinate monthly cost reporting and Forecast Cost to Complete (FCTC) activities, including accruals, commitments, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Support Project Managers with cost analysis, forecasting and cash flow reporting.
• Monitor project budgets, commitments and cost performance, identifying risks, opportunities and emerging trends.
• Verify project transactions and cost allocations, ensuring accurate and auditable cost records.
• Prepare meaningful cost reports, commentary and project performance insights for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Project Delivery, Commercial, Procurement, Finance and Site teams to support project success.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across project controls, reporting and cost management practices.

Conocimientos

Cost control

Cost forecasting

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Stakeholder engagement

Cost reporting

SAP experience

Change management

Cash flow

Educación

Accounting/Finance

Commerce

Quantity Surveying

Engineering

Project Management

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Pacific Energy is seeking a proactive Cost Controller to join our project team. You will manage cost control, forecasting and performance insights across renewables and storage projects.

Embedded in the project team, you’ll partner with Project Delivery, Commercial, Procurement and Finance to keep transparent cost records and support informed decision-making. This role offers a flexible environment and exposure to a diverse project portfolio as Pacific Energy leads Australia’s energy transition.