Cost Controller

On behalf of our client, a World Leader within the Oil & Gas Energy industry, Brunel is presently sourcing a Cost Controller for a 12 month contract located in the Perth CBD.  

You will be responsible for the daily cost control activities related to Implementation group scopes of works reporting to the Cost Control Team Lead.

• Develop and maintain reports that are timely, accurate, reliable, and forward looking to support decision making by the Implementation Management Team
• Providing visibly of contractor costs
• Focal Point for contractor commitments, PR/PO process, SES release, provide governance over CTR process and registers
• Support contractor invoicing process in line with overall Services function
• Support review of contractor’s monthly cost, VoWD and forecast to complete reporting
• Provides cost anomaly analysis support to cost control and Services Team
• Provide scope and activity-based cost forecasts and trends, supporting Finance and Operations cost visibility
• Supports annual budget build and ongoing challenges
• Responsible to prepare a monthly cost report content together with Management Accountant and Services Team Leads
• Maintain and utilise cost control tools and systems including interfaces with accounting system (SAP)

• Business Administration or equivalent professional qualification
• Project Management qualifications or equivalent - desirable
• Contract Management training or equivalent - desirable
• Experience in the Oil & Gas industry or Heavy industry in the field of implementation, execution and contractor management
• Experience in cost control and coordination of Services
• Exposure to development and management of Maintenance Services Contracts and commercial set ups; ideally SAP, Cost Control, Cost tracking
• Integrated planning, resources mobilisation, and competency management
• Strong interpersonal skills in negotiating, influencing and teamwork
• SAP skills (MM module) – desirable
• Cost Analysis, Estimating, Reporting and Forecasting
• SAP cost and WMS modules
• Work scope planning understanding
• Contractor cost management / Cost Control
• Accounting familiarity
• Ability to multi-task coordinate activities
• Excellent communication skills

• 12 month contract opportunity located in the CBD!
• Opportunity to expand your experience within the Energy Resources sector!
• Excellent negotiable hourly rate!

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 2001, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 40 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this role, please submit your interest using the ‘Apply’ button. Applying is quick and easy – just make sure you have the following documents ready to go:

• Resume
• Cover Letter (optional)

If you have questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Mandy Hobbs on *******@brunel.net or +61483804***.