Project Cost Controller

Capricorn • Perth, WA

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Finance, the Project Cost Controller is responsible for the effective financial management, monitoring and control of project costs across the Capricorn Group. This role supports the successful delivery of projects by ensuring budgets and actual costs are accurately established, captured, tracked and reported across the full project and procurement lifecycle. The Project Cost Controller plays a key role in maintaining strong financial governance and cost discipline, ensuring project expenditure aligns with approved budgets, delegation of authority frameworks and Capricorn’s financial policies and compliance requirements. This includes delivering timely, accurate cost reporting, identifying variances, and providing high quality financial analysis and insights to support informed decision making. Partnering closely with stakeholders across the business, the role supports effective cost planning, forecasting, accruals and reconciliations. The Project Cost Controller may also liaise with external suppliers and service providers to ensure accurate cost capture, robust record keeping and financial transparency. With a strong focus on accuracy, continuous improvement and collaboration, this role contributes to improved project financial performance, enhanced cost visibility and consistent application of Capricorn’s project financial governance standards.

Requirements

• Advanced MS Office capability, particularly strong Excel skills
• Experience working with purchase order systems, either standalone or integrated with an ERP
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail and organisation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• A hands on, proactive approach with enthusiasm for partnering closely with cost centre owners and stakeholders across the business
• Proven experience in a similar role, with background in procurement, cost management, business services or audit highly regarded
• Procurement or finance qualification with approximately five years’ post qualification experience
• Degree in commerce, finance or a related discipline

Benefits

• Work flexibility – We’re all unique, and so are the ways in which we work. We have Hybrid (2 days working from home) written into our policy.
• Development Opportunities – your success is ours too. We provide training opportunities and development to give you the tools you need to grow.
• Paid parental leave – during life’s most important times, we support parents’ leave (for both parents) and their transition back to work.
• Get social – our social calendar is full, with a range of different virtual and face-to-face events to keep us connected.
• A place you want to be – from the sweeping city views, coffee on tap and the general buzz of our team, Capricorn is a place you want to be.
• A cherry on top – we’ve got a heap of benefits that our team actually use, including a fantastic reward and recognition program, wellness program, additional leave purchase and so much more!
• Amazing Benefits – Unlock amazing benefits at Capricorn. We offer all staff free gym membership near the office, discounted private health benefits and all-inclusive working from home kits to get you started!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees