Cost Controller

Partum Engineering Pty Ltd (https://www.partumengineering.com.au/) is a fully diversified design, engineering and consultancy services Australian based company with a proud 30+ year history of delivering projects in the utilities, construction and mining sectors. We adopt an innovative approach to design and engineering, and we work collaboratively with our clients and stakeholders to successfully deliver projects. We have an experienced and passionate team, and recognise our people are our most valuable asset.

The Role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Cost Controller to join us at the Burswood WA Head Office. We are looking for a self-motivated and hardworking team-player, who is passionate about their work with an obsession for quality. You will enjoy working as part of a team but have an ability to work autonomously when required to ensure that jobs are completed on time and to customer requirements.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Developing database of standard cost and sell rates
• Translating awarded projects into project revenue and cost forecasts
• Monthly invoicing to clients
• Client interfacing to manage budgets and forecasts
• Reporting on project P&Ls and related internal reporting deliverables
• Analytics support to internal business lines concerning the typical project accounting measures, to drive efficiency in project delivery and future tender pricing
• General advice and support to develop the business management system that governs project tracking

Your Qualifications and Skills

• 3 – 5 years of experience working in a project commercial and finance environment.
• Very high proficiency with Microsoft Excel, in particular extracting data from systems, cleaning, and reporting relevant information for project tracking.
• Knowledge and experience of ERP systems (no specific system required), including an understanding of database concepts that underpin an ERP system.
• Demonstrated experience in in developing a forecast, managing client work orders / purchase orders, invoicing against work orders / purchase orders and reporting to clients and internal stakeholders about progress.
• Demonstrated experience liaising with finance teams and financial accountants to translate project information into a financial accounting framework.
• A tertiary qualification or formal accounting accreditation is not required, our preference is for demonstrated experience in a project environment as outlined above.

Next Steps

If you are excited to be part of a high performing organisation undertaking incredible and diverse challenges whilst furthering your career, please submit your resume and a cover letter telling us why you’d be a great fit for the company and outlining your goals by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Partum is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a culture of achievement, personal development and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, and strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability, and ethnicity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.