Senior Cost Controller

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Cost Controller to join out Power Projects team. This role will be directly reporting to the Head of Finance for Power Projects and will be based in our office in Milton, Brisbane on a permanent full-time basis.

This role will provide the senior management with insight into project performance and will escalate dissenting views on cost / project performance. The main objectives of the role will be to:

Support project managers with effective cost management and forecasting
Maintaining accurate time phased forecast-to-complete for projects
Identifying, understanding and managing cost variances against budget / forecast / expectations
Understanding key cost drivers and how they can be adjusted to optimise project outcomes
Support Project Management to understand the impact of change on forecast cost position in real time
What we are looking for

Minimum 5 years of experience in Cost Control roles, ideally in Power Projects but not essential
Advanced Excel is essential
This role requires knowledge of accounting concepts such as accrual accounting and revenue recognition
Strong commercial acumen – ability to read and understand contract documents
Knowledge of the construction industry
Ideal candidate will thrive working as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
What we offer

Work as part of a successful delivery team in a market anticipating significant growth over the next 12 months
Flexible working environment
Opportunity for career growth with structured frameworks and supportive-inclusive team
Competitive Salary and Employee Benefits
Valued and respected position, with supportive and experienced team
Work for a major ASX-listed company
About Energy & Utilities… Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

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