Strategic Cost Controller – Defence Projects

Pearl Recruitment Group; Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearl Recruitment Group on behalf of a well-established Defence operator across Australia seeks an experienced Cost Controller to monitor budgets, forecast costs and maintain cost control across multi-project programs. The role works closely with the Construction Management team to ensure delivery within approved budgets.

You will oversee budgets, commitments, forecasts and cost performance, producing monthly cost reports and supporting procurement with cost tracking.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a Cost Controller or Project Controls role
• Ability to prepare accurate financial reports, forecasts and cost analysis
• High level analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

Responsibilities

• Monitor project costs against approved budgets
• Track commitments, actual expenditure and forecast final costs
• Prepare monthly cost reports, forecasts and financial updates
• Monitor project cash flow and financial commitments
• Identify cost variances, trends and commercial risks
• Maintain variation registers and monitor the financial impact of project changes
• Support procurement activities with accurate cost tracking
• Maintain project cost control systems and reporting registers
• Assist with project close-out, reconciliations and final cost reporting

Skills

Cost control

Budget forecasting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Job description

Pearl Recruitment Group on behalf of a well-established Defence operator across Australia seeks an experienced Cost Controller to monitor budgets, forecast costs and maintain cost control across multi-project programs. The role works closely with the Construction Management team to ensure delivery within approved budgets.

You will oversee budgets, commitments, forecasts and cost performance, producing monthly cost reports and supporting procurement with cost tracking.