Senior Cost Controller - Project Controls & Forecasting

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

Benefits offered by this job

12 weeks parental leave

Rewards & Recognition program

Staff benefits discounts

Job summary

Civmec is seeking a qualified Cost Controller to join our Maintenance division in Henderson, WA. You will manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight across multiple projects, collaborating with Project Managers and senior leaders to drive commercial outcomes.

You will lead cost control activities, monitor variances, and ensure procurement and debt management align with project lifecycles. A Finance/Accounting background with strong analytical and communication skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or related discipline.
• Experience as Cost Controller, Senior Cost Controller or Project Controls in Mining, Construction, Engineering or Resources.
• Strong understanding of project cost control, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and lifecycles.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills with ability to interpret financial data and provide insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement across project teams and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Compile, review and analyse monthly project and business unit financial reports and KPIs.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities including labour hours, costs, revenue and cash flow projections.
• Monitor project performance against budgets, identify variances and recommend actions.
• Conduct financial audits and oversee project overheads, debt management, procurement compliance and cost control.
• Partner with Project Managers to identify financial risks and drive commercial outcomes.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Commerce

Job description

Civmec is seeking a qualified Cost Controller to join our Maintenance division in Henderson, WA. You will manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight across multiple projects, collaborating with Project Managers and senior leaders to drive commercial outcomes.

You will lead cost control activities, monitor variances, and ensure procurement and debt management align with project lifecycles. A Finance/Accounting background with strong analytical and communication skills is essential.