Project Cost Controller

The Project Controls department is the central team within the Australian and New Zealand Construction group, responsible for the management of all financial aspects of Wind Farm projects under construction in the region.
As the Cost Controller you will be responsible for the Cost Control and financial accountablility of wind farm construction projects, reporting data to the relevant Project Manager.
You will be working in a team of friendly and like minded coordinators overseeing the financial status of all Vestas projects in the Australian and New Zealand region.
Project Management Office (PMO), Construction APAC is a newly formed department, formed to provide support to project construction and ensure standardised best practice is applied during construction.
Responsibilities
Prepare payment claims and raise each claim according to the reported cash flow and in accordance with the contract requirements
Forecast cash inflows and outflows on a weekly basis with input from the Project Manager
Monitor project budget to ensure all expenditures are within the allowance
Forecast POC using the budget model with input from Project Manager and monitor monthly. Raise uncertainties as soon as foreseen
Responsible for project reporting and analysis
Costs to complete forecasting
Maintain and update billing plan
Raise Purchase requisitions and Purchase orders
Maintain Project WBS / Network activity structures
Follow up NCR / Journal Recoveries
Manage the administrative aspects of the project
Prepare payment claims and raise each claim according to the reported cash flow and in accordance with the contract requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration/Commerce/Accounting or other Project Accounting / Project Management related fields
Competencies
Strong finance/accounting background with reporting and reconciliation skills
Financial controlling and administration experience in complex project environment
SAP experience, or large ERP application
Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Word, Access and Excel
Ability to work under pressure and adhere to project timelines
Self-managed, with good communication skills and strong work ethics
Structured approach to problem solving
Good understanding of project management principals
Additional Information
Melbourne based role working within a knowledgeable and collaborative team
Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.
What we offer
An established safety culture
An opportunity to work with the world leader in wind energy
The opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development
Global career progression prospects
Our Benefits
Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
Flexible workplace arrangements
13 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave
3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.
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