Cost Controller
Australia, Northern Territory
Experience: Not applicable
Conventional Energy
Introduction
On behalf of our Client, a High Profile Service Provider to the Oil & Gas industry sector, we are presently sourcing a Cost Controller to work closely with the Commercial Manager and cross-functional Technical teams to ensure accurate cost tracking, forecasting, reporting and financial control across the asset lifecycle. This will be a 12 month contract open to local residential candidates based in Darwin, NT.
About this role
- Track, analyse, and report expenditure across the full asset lifecycle ensuring accurate cost capture and classification against budgets and cost structures
- Collaborate with Operational, Engineering and Commercial Teams to understand cost drivers and validate forecasts
- Assist in the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets, forecasts and cost phasing aligned to operational plans
- Deliver timely and accurate monthly cost reports and forecasting updates
- Analyse historical cost data and provide insights to support cost optimisation and performance improvement
- Reconcile actual costs against budgets to support auditable reimbursable cost claims
- Support variation order and change request assessments including cost impact and recoverability analysis
- Provide input into OPEX and CAPEX estimating and commercial decision-making
- Maintain data integrity within ERP and cost control systems
- Support audits, client reporting, and internal governance requirements
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within cost control and reporting processes
Is this you?
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, Commerce OTR related discipline (OR equivalent relevant experience)
- Proven experience in Cost Control, Project Controls, Commercial or Financial Management roles
- Exposure to Offshore Oil & Gas or Heavy Asset/Project-Based environments highly desirable
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting and cost reporting processes
- Experience with ERP systems (eg IFS, SAP, JD Edwards)
- Advanced MS Excel skills (including VBA advantageous), with proficiency across MS Office Suite
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage across multidisciplinary teams
- Proactive, collaborative and adaptable approach to work
What we offer
- Excellent negotiable day rate!
- Salary sacrificing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate discounts
About Brunel
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
Do you have questions?
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Mandy Hobbs,E: m.hobbs@brunel.net | Mb: 0413 434 050