Cost Controller

Austin Engineering Ltd; Batam; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 300,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Global organization

Job summary

A cost controller position at Austin Engineering Ltd in Batam, Indonesia, focuses on monitoring, controlling, and reporting manufacturing and project costs to keep performance within budgets and profitability targets.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Production, Project Management, and Finance to deliver timely cost analysis, forecasts, variance reports, and commercial insights that support informed business decisions and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in cost control, project controls, or manufacturing finance within heavy fabrication, mining equipment manufacturing, EPC, or similar industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and business intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project and manufacturing costs against approved budgets and forecasts.
• Track material, labour, overhead, subcontract, and logistics costs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform cost variance analysis and recommend corrective actions to mitigate cost overruns.
• Prepare cost reports, forecasts, cash flow projections, and management dashboards.
• Calculate, monitor, and report Gross Margin and EBITDA Margin, ensuring projects and quotations meet profitability targets.
• Support monthly financial closing, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies, cost control procedures, and reporting standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve cost visibility, operational performance, and financial outcomes.

Skills

Cost control / budgeting / forecasting

Excel

ERP systems

Business intelligence tools

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

The Cost Controller is responsible for monitoring, controlling, and reporting manufacturing and project costs to ensure financial performance aligns with approved budgets and profitability targets. The role partners with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Production, Project Management, and Finance to provide timely cost analysis, forecasting, variance reporting, and commercial insights that support informed business decisions and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project and manufacturing costs against approved budgets and forecasts.
• Track material, labour, overhead, subcontract, and logistics costs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform cost variance analysis and recommend corrective actions to mitigate cost overruns.
• Prepare cost reports, forecasts, cash flow projections, and management dashboards.
• Calculate, monitor, and report Gross Margin and EBITDA Margin, ensuring projects and quotations meet the company's profitability targets.
• Support monthly financial closing, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies, cost control procedures, and reporting standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve cost visibility, operational performance, and financial outcomes.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in cost control, project controls, or manufacturing finance within heavy fabrication, mining equipment manufacturing, EPC, or a similar industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and business intelligence tools.
• Strong analytical, commercial, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Success Measures

• Accurate and timely cost reporting and forecasting.
• Effective control of project and manufacturing costs within approved budgets.
• Achievement of target Gross Margin and EBITDA Margin.
• High forecast accuracy and proactive identification of financial risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Job location: Batam, Indonesia.

We offer the successful candidate

• Supportive, dynamic, professional, and evolving company
• Growth and career opportunities working in a global organization