AddressBirdon Pty Ltd is proudly an Australian owned global company, providing whole of life solutions to multinational defence, government, maritime energy, and resource sectors. With continual growth and diversification, we are currently seeking for a Cost Controller to join our team in Bibra Lake. You will be responsible for providing financial management support and assistance for the execution of contract works, including production and projects. You will have the ability to work independently and a proven track record of excellent communication skills, both written and oral, enabling you to build a rapport easily with key stakeholders both internal and external to the organisation.
Key Accountabilities:
- Providing financial support to project teams
- Progress claims and project cost reports
- Develop and utilise systems to manage the pricing and progress claiming of the works against a rates-based commercial model.
- Compiling cash flow records, forecasting, and working alongside the Management Team regarding project schedules.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and key client contacts in relation to project cost controls.
- Working with Project Managers to maximise project returns
Ensuring that all commercial activities comply with contract terms and deliverables. - Manage project accounting activities, including cost control, progress claim and generating project budget and forecasts.
- Analyse project financial data and provide recommendations for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Cost control and analysis of earned value/shortfall.
- Work together with Project Managers to ensure accurate project forecasting and reporting.
- Coordinate with corporate accounting to ensure accurate and timely project financial reporting.
- Review and approve project-related invoices, expenses, and payments
Prepare monthly management reports and present to senior leadership team.
Essential:
- Tertiary qualifications at degree level in relevant discipline.
- Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA)
Excellent computer literacy skills. - Microsoft packages and financial management systems /databases
Solid data analysis. - Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- High level of attention to detail with strong business and financial analysis skills e.g. CAP expenditures, bank guarantees, cost management, investigation of project variances and reporting.
- Experience delivering insightful reporting analytics and financial commercial information to manage business risk and opportunities.
Benefits:
- EAP
- Onsite Parking
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working environment
- Professional development
- Hybrid working environment
- Opportunity for career progression
We deliver value for our customers through our innovative people, organisational agility, and operational excellence. And we pride ourselves in been a family-owned business that values the importance of family and have embedded this culture in our working environment. As an equal opportunity employer, all positions are open to any person that may have the required characteristics and experiences. Birdon proudly supports the Prime Minister's Veterans Employment program.
To learn more about Birdon, please visit our website https://birdongroup.com.
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