Cost Controller, Regional

-Join an inclusive, support, and flexible working team 
-Work on large-scale projects and make a significant impact 
-Either Roma or Chinchilla based
 
Delivering good energy starts from within
It’s an exciting time to join Origin. Creating a great place to work means together we’re progressing our ambition to lead the energy transition through cleaner energy and customer solutions. We’re always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers – and for our people.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Join our Business Partnering Commercial Team working with the Operated Assets to provide support and insights to capital planning and project forecasting. In this role, you'll partner with the business to deliver spending insights, assist in decision-making, and embed best practices in cost management. You will be the key contact for developing, monitoring, and reporting on actual spend, forecasts, and budgets.
More about the role:
-Conduct variance analysis and commentary on actual spending and develop and monitor the operational budget and forecasts.
-Create work breakdown structures and project cost estimates aligned with program schedules, identifying risks and opportunities to support work program prioritisation.
-Develop tools and reports for Budget Owners to link activities to costs and track against budget assumptions. Challenge project readiness and execution plans.
-Support the project teams through the project life cycle, providing guidance on core process set-up to close out.
-Review, develop, and submit monthly accruals, including reconciliation to PO commitments and corrective actions.
-Provide advice and training on the correct use of cost codes by understanding open Purchase Orders and cost codes.
 
ABOUT YOU
To excel in this role, you should be self-motivated, able to build strong internal relationships, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment with high personal accountability.
More about you:
-Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited university.
-Experienced Excel user with desired cost modelling experience, with the ability to interpret cost and schedule data for forecasting purposes.
-Familiarity with large project-based systems like SAP; experience with Prism G2 and/or Primavera P6 is a plus.
-Demonstrated technical competence in cost tracking and reporting.
-Project controls management experience across the project lifecycle.
-Experience with large-scale oil and gas and/or petrochemical capital projects.
 
For more information, Leanne Carter - 0, quote Requisition ID 86653 or apply now.
Origin - Where good change happens
At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.
We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse. 
 
Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you. 
To learn more about who we are, and what we do, visit our website: originenergy.au/about/careers/
You will be required to meet Origin's employment criteria which may include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).
Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.
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