Cost Controller
Stellar Recruitment ·www.stellarrecruitment.com
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Are you ready to join a civil contractor doing things differently?
This is an opportunity to step into a thriving, high-energy business that is growing fast, challenging the old way of doing things and making a serious impact across the civil construction sector. Based in a Perth CBD office, this Cost Controller role will suit someone who enjoys the commercial detail behind project delivery and wants to be part of a business with real momentum.
The Role
Reporting to the Project Controls Lead, the successful Cost Controller will play a key role in tracking, reporting and forecasting project costs across active construction projects. You will work closely with project managers, finance, procurement and construction teams to ensure costs are accurate, reporting is timely, and project leaders have the information they need to make strong commercial decisions.
What You’ll Be Doing
How to Apply
Click “APPLY”, or contact Scott Alexander for a confidential discussion.
Phone Number: 08 9338 0920
Email: scott@stellarrecruitment.com.au
Reference Number: 1119357
SK0560Z
This is an opportunity to step into a thriving, high-energy business that is growing fast, challenging the old way of doing things and making a serious impact across the civil construction sector. Based in a Perth CBD office, this Cost Controller role will suit someone who enjoys the commercial detail behind project delivery and wants to be part of a business with real momentum.
The Role
Reporting to the Project Controls Lead, the successful Cost Controller will play a key role in tracking, reporting and forecasting project costs across active construction projects. You will work closely with project managers, finance, procurement and construction teams to ensure costs are accurate, reporting is timely, and project leaders have the information they need to make strong commercial decisions.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Managing project budgets, cost tracking, forecasts and cashflow visibility
- Preparing EOM cost reports, cost trackers, accruals and variance analysis
- Reconciling costs across DFRs, invoices, payroll inputs and financial systems
- Supporting client payment claims, change management and cost-related project decisions
- Maintaining accurate cost data and identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes
- Supporting and guiding a Junior Cost Controller within the team
- 3-5 years’ experience in cost control, project controls or project financial accounting management (*Open to applications and discussions from more senior candidates)
- Background in accounting or finance OR construction, civil infrastructure or a project-based environment
- Strong Excel, analytical and numerical skills
- Confident working with budgets, forecasts, accruals, claims and cost reports
- High attention to detail and clear communication skills
- Proactive, organised and comfortable working in a fast-moving team environment with evolving systems where you can influence change quickly
- Circa $140-160K Base Salary + Super
- Perth CBD office location
- Join a young, ambitious and genuinely growing civil contractor that offers exciting opportunities
- Work in a business that values straight talk and new ideas, teamwork, high standards and continuous improvement
- Be close to the action, with direct exposure to live construction projects and key decision-makers
How to Apply
Click “APPLY”, or contact Scott Alexander for a confidential discussion.
Phone Number: 08 9338 0920
Email: scott@stellarrecruitment.com.au
Reference Number: 1119357
SK0560Z
Frequently asked questions
Who is hiring for the Cost Controller role?
Stellar Recruitment is hiring for the Cost Controller position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Cost Controller job located?
The Cost Controller role with Stellar Recruitment is based in WA - Perth, WA, AU.
What does the Cost Controller role pay?
Stellar Recruitment lists the Cost Controller role at AUD 140,000–160,000 per year.
Is the Cost Controller role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Stellar Recruitment.
What experience level is the Cost Controller role?
The Cost Controller position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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