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Senior Project Cost Controller

  • 501015
  • SA - Adelaide, SA, Australia
  • SA
  • Infrastructure Mgmt Off
  • Sustainable Infrastructure
  • Ongoing- Full Time
  • Closing at: Feb 19 2025 - 17:00 ACDT

About the job

As a Senior Project Cost Controller, you will provide strategic leadership in cost control, including managing project budgets, accruals and accurate cash flow forecast, and implementing change control. You will collaborate with project and program managers, and other key stakeholders to ensure financial policies and compliance are adhered, while driving process improvements that enhance our project delivery capabilities. This role also involves mentoring a team of Cost Controllers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality financial reporting to support our infrastructure goals.

In addition, your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading cost control function across capital delivery teams, ensuring robust cost management framework and accurate reporting
  • Providing data driven cost management guidance and leadership to Project Managers and portfolio managers.
  • Overseeing contract administration, accruals, and cash flow to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
  • Developing and refining cost models and forecasts, managing change controls, and accurate analysis on risk and opportunities, and the related performance optimisation.
  • Building and leading a team of Cost Controller to deliver cost-tracking accuracy that supports portfolio capitalisation.

Your success in this role will come from:

  • Relevant qualifications in Finance, Business, or related fields.
  • Demonstrated experience in cost control, project management, or business management within a large, multi-project environment.
  • Strong applied business analysis skills, advanced proficiency in MS Office, and excellent reporting capabilities.
  • Ability to work independently and communicate effectively, building rapport and conveying process improvements.

Further information can be found in the attached PD Download File Position Description - Senior Project Cost Controller PD.docx


To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Kristie from the Talent Acquisition team kristie.lewis@sawater.com.au

Applications close 4pm, Wednesday 19th February 2025.

A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTQ+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Our Industry is like no other. Dive into the wonderful world of water and explore the boundless opportunities. Learn more about the water industry at careersinwater.com.au

Please note: We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted. 

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