Project Cost Controller | Portfolio Finance Leader

Endeavour Energy; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Endeavour Energy is seeking a Project Cost Controller to maintain the financial integrity of its capital portfolio and provide reliable financial information for decision making. The role emphasizes collaboration, ownership, and a team-first approach in a fast‑paced environment.

You will consolidate data, validate costs, and support governance while working with engineers, project managers and finance colleagues. A strong finance background and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in financial control or FP&A in a large capital-intensive organisation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting or Finance.
• CPA/CA/ACCA or equivalent qualifications preferred.
• Strong knowledge of project accounting, including EVM and WIP.
• Understanding of capitalisation principles and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical capability to identify inconsistencies.
• Experience with SAP, Copperleaf, OneStream or similar tools.
• Knowledge of SAP WBS/CBS structures.
• Experience with OneStream and PPM (TPG) for portfolio reporting.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability.
• Ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Team-first mindset with willingness to support others.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate portfolio data to provide monthly views of actuals, budgets and forecasts.
• Provide financial assurance at governance gates and validate investment cases.
• Ensure CAPEX/OPEX classification aligns with policies.
• Review forecasts, investigate variances and support corrective actions.
• Control release of project funding and track costs against codes.
• Collaborate with benefit realisation leads to validate financial benefits.
• Manage contingency funds and assess drawdown requests.
• Reconcile data across PM systems and corporate finance tools.
• Prepare portfolio financial information for regulatory submissions and audits.
• Support colleagues across the EPMO and share knowledge when needed.

Skills

Financial control

FP&A

EVM

WIP

Capitalisation

Analytical

Excel

Financial modelling

Stakeholder communications

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Accounting/Finance

CPA/CA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Copperleasf?

OneStream

PPM (TPG)

Job description

Endeavour Energy is seeking a Project Cost Controller to maintain the financial integrity of its capital portfolio and provide reliable financial information for decision making. The role emphasizes collaboration, ownership, and a team-first approach in a fast‑paced environment.

You will consolidate data, validate costs, and support governance while working with engineers, project managers and finance colleagues. A strong finance background and communication skills are essential.