Renewables Cost Controller: Project Forecasting & Analytics

Pacific Energy Ltd; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Energy Ltd. is seeking a proactive Cost Controller to join our project controls team in Australia.

You will embed with project teams, delivering cost control, forecasting and performance insights across renewable energy, battery storage and thermal power projects. You will work with Project Delivery, Commercial, Procurement and Finance to maintain transparent cost data, support decision-making and drive continuous improvement in cost management practices.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, commerce, QE, engineering or project management.
• Experience in project cost control within energy or construction sectors.
• Strong knowledge of budgets, forecasts, cash flow and close-out.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project cost control frameworks: budgets, cost codes and reporting.
• Reconcile cost data across financial, ERP and project control systems.
• Coordinate monthly cost reporting and Forecast Cost to Complete (FCTC).
• Support Project Managers with cost analysis, forecasting and cash flow reporting.
• Monitor budgets, commitments and cost performance; flag risks and opportunities.
• Verify cost records; ensure accuracy and auditable data.
• Prepare cost reports and insights for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Delivery, Commercial, Procurement, Finance and Site teams.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Reporting

Education

Accounting

Finance

Commerce

Quantity Surveying

Engineering

Project Management

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Pacific Energy Ltd. is seeking a proactive Cost Controller to join our project controls team in Australia.

You will embed with project teams, delivering cost control, forecasting and performance insights across renewable energy, battery storage and thermal power projects. You will work with Project Delivery, Commercial, Procurement and Finance to maintain transparent cost data, support decision-making and drive continuous improvement in cost management practices.