Job description
Job ID
1002675
Job Type
Fixed Term
Location
Aus - Melbourne
Categories
Eligible for Employee Referral Payment
Applications close
05 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
About North East Link
The Spark Consortium has been selected to deliver the Central Package of the North East Link Project - Victoria's biggest road project.
The Spark Consortium’s Design and Construction Contractor - which comprises Webuild, CPB Contractors, GS Engineering and Construction and China Construction Oceania - will deliver the twin three-lane tunnels and key interchanges for the project.
The Central Package will be delivered as a Public Private Partnership and provides three-lane twin tunnels that will close the missing link in Melbourne’s freeway network from the M80 Ring Road to an upgraded Eastern Freeway, reducing journey times and diverting heavy vehicles away from local roads. Up to 135,000 vehicles will use North East Link every day, reducing congestion in the north-east while maintaining local roads.
About the opportunity
Elevate your career with us and play a key role in orchestrating our financial success as a Cost Controller. Join The North East Link Project and be the driving force behind budget optimization, cost reduction, and project profitability. This role will see you analysing the performance and productivity of the project to support senior management in making informed business decisions and improving the organisations profitability.
This position is offered as a 12-month fixed term contract, based at our head office in Abbotsford.
This role will be accountable for (but not limited to):
Compile, review and analyse forecast information and reports.
Interpret operating results and make recommendations for cost reduction and profit improvement.
Build strong relationships with senior managers through positive, proactive and professional communication.
Control the finance and accounting methods, practices, and procedures of projects and/or the organisation
Prepare appropriate financial assessment, accounting records, reports and other information
Audit the procurement process and ensure that all requisitions and related invoices are authorised by the nominated person.
Interpret operating results as they affect the financial position of the project/corporation and make recommendations for cost reduction and profit improvement.
Compile and review monthly project reports and KPI’s.
Prepare schedules for financial reporting in accordance with management and statutory requirements.
Review and analyse operating results in relation to cost, budgets and operating policies. Consolidate capital asset, maintenance and operating budgets.
Minimum requirements for this role include the following:
1-3 years experience as a Cost Controller ideally with previous project experience.
Advanced skills with MS Office Suite, Excel in particular.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
The ability to build effective relationships with all stakeholders.
Qualifications in Engineering, Finance, Accounting or similar
What we offer:
Monthly social events
Reward and recognition program
Flexible working arrangements
Strong culture charter
Ongoing career support and development opportunities
Whilst we are keen to hear from candidates with proven infrastructure project experience or experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Contractor to be a part of an iconic construction project in Melbourne, Victoria, we also will consider applicants that are seeking to enter or re-enter the industry.
SPARK is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and actively seeks to remove barriers people may face in gaining a successful position on the North East Link Central Package. We value diversity, inclusion and equity through providing a working environment where all employees feel included, valued, and free to bring their different skills, experiences and perspectives.
How to apply
Applications close
05 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time