Senior Cost Controller — Global Projects, Flexible Work Arrangements

Lycopodium; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Employee discounts

Professional memberships coverage

Maternity leave 18 weeks + superannum

Job summary

Lycopodium is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Cost Controller to join our growing Project Services team in Perth. Reporting to the Project Controls Manager, you will lead cost control activities, ensure data integrity, and provide expert insights for budgeting and forecasting across a diverse project portfolio.

You will bring 5+ years’ cost control experience (EPCM preferred), strong Excel and CMS/SAP proficiency, and the ability to collaborate across business units in a

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a cost control or related role, ideally in an EPCM.
• Qualifications in a commerce or engineering discipline is preferred, but not essential.
• Advanced competencies with industry standard software including Microsoft Excel and cost control programmes (CMS & SAP proficiency will be highly regarded).
• Strong knowledge of Cost Controls principles, budgeting, forecasting, invoicing and change management.
• Well-developed communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across all business units.
• A self-starter who can readily adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert cost management insight, ensure data integrity across cost systems, and support strategic decision-making through the preparation and analysis of high-quality cost reports and forecasts.
• Provide technical expertise in the execution of Project control activities, ensuring alignment with Company and Client procedures, policies, and project requirements.
• Ensure all the budgets; forecasts and cost commitments are produced efficiently to a high standard in line with requirements.
• Support team members with re-forecasting and estimating activities to complete project cost forecasts (trending).
• Assist with the entry and administration of data into the project controls software system.
• Monitor Project performance including costs, progress against schedule and internal reviews to provide a transparent assessment of critical project performances.
• Assist Project Managers in decision making by constantly monitoring budget and expenditure changes, as well as providing regular updates of project status.
• Evaluate project progress to ensure that it is meeting budgetary and deadline objectives.

Skills

Cost control

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Commerce or Engineering discipline preferred

Tools

CMS

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Lycopodium is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Cost Controller to join our growing Project Services team in Perth. Reporting to the Project Controls Manager, you will lead cost control activities, ensure data integrity, and provide expert insights for budgeting and forecasting across a diverse project portfolio.

You will bring 5+ years’ cost control experience (EPCM preferred), strong Excel and CMS/SAP proficiency, and the ability to collaborate across business units in a