- Leading company in its field
- Based in Brisbane CBD / Hybrid work environment
- Permanent opportunity
Green Light Australia are looking to engage a Cost Controller with energy/utility industry experience to join their team. You will provide end‑to‑end cost control, forecasting, and financial support.
Responsibilities
- Complete the monthly accrual process in line with Finance deadlines
- Prepare and submit month-end forecasts by the required deadlines
- Deliver month-end reporting, including Finance variance reports
- Facilitate monthly meetings with Project Managers to obtain the most up-to-date information on accruals, trends, forecasts, and attend other regular meetings as required.
- Analyse and clearly articulate monthly cost variances, including root causes and drivers.
- Maintain complete and up-to-date monthly Cost Books, ensuring they are accurately saved in SharePoint.
- Create or facilitate Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs) for assigned projects or functional areas.
- Support Project Managers in the preparation and submission of Authorisation For Expenditures (AFE) to enable timely funding approval and release.
- Manage PO and project closures to support strong financial housekeeping and enable Finance to capitalise projects accurately.
- Maintain and update AFE and WBS registers
- Ensure a high level of data accuracy
Requirements
- Extensive experience in similar role as a Cost Controller for large corporate companies
- Proven experience working within the energy/utilities industry
- Proven experience in project cost control, forecasting, and accruals
- Strong understanding of AFE (Authorisation For Expenditure) / WBS / project financial governance
- Prove experience working on large projects
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, particularly with liaising with Project Managers and Finance
- High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
- Proficiency in ERP systems, Excel, and document control tools (e.g. SharePoint)
- Exceptional communication skills
About the company
We are an Australian onshore services company that provides technology capability across ANZ and Asia. Our services range from day-to-day operational activities, through project delivery, to more strategic and transformational programs. At Green Light, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are dedicated to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. During the recruitment process, if you require any accommodations or modifications please reach out to peopleandculture@greenlightworldwide.com or call +61 9247 3799.
Apply Now! For more information, contact Neil on + 61 466 913 874 or email neilt@greenlightworldwide.com
