Strategic Project Controls Analyst – Cost & Schedule

Libertyindustrial; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Industrial is seeking a Project Controls Analyst – Cost & Schedule to support project teams with robust cost management, forecasting and integrated controls. You will connect transactional data to management reporting and help identify risks and opportunities to drive informed commercial decisions.

The role focuses on accuracy of budgets, ETC/EAC, and cash flow, with collaboration across PM, Finance, Procurement and Planning to align cost forecasts with project schedules.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in project financial analysis and cost control.
• Strong forecasting and budgeting skills across project environments.
• Ability to translate financial data into clear insights for project teams and senior management.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Netsuite and project scheduling tools like Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyse project budgets, actual costs, commitments, accruals, revenue and forecasts.
• Prepare and maintain ETC, EAC and cash flow forecasts with commentary.
• Analyse project P&Ls, EBITDA and margin drivers for senior management.
• Produce weekly and monthly project cost and financial reporting in line with governance.
• Explain cost variances and forecast movements and collaborate on corrective actions.
• Maintain integrity of financial data across GL structures, cost codes and budgets.

Skills

Project controls

Cost control

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Project Controls

Tools

Netsuite

Primavera P6

ERP systems

Job description

Liberty Industrial is seeking a Project Controls Analyst – Cost & Schedule to support project teams with robust cost management, forecasting and integrated controls. You will connect transactional data to management reporting and help identify risks and opportunities to drive informed commercial decisions.

The role focuses on accuracy of budgets, ETC/EAC, and cash flow, with collaboration across PM, Finance, Procurement and Planning to align cost forecasts with project schedules.