Australia, Perth
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 4-6 Years
Education Level: Secondary School
Conventional Energy
Closing: 08 August 2025

Introduction

On behalf of our client - Woodside Energy, a Global Energy Company, Brunel is presently sourcing a Digital Cost Controller responsible for establishing tools, processes and frameworks that ensure transparency and governance across the end-to-end Digital portfolio. 6 month contract located in the Perth CBD.

What are you going to do 

This role is pivotal in enabling effective decision-making by providing clear visibility into budget allocations, actual spend and financial performance. Work closely with the Finance, Procurement and Digital Teams to embed best practices in cost management, reporting and financial oversight.

  • Visibility and Reporting - Develop tools work closely with Finance, Procurement and Digital Teams to embed best practices in cost management, reporting, and financial oversightand reporting suites, design frameworks for consistent monthly and quarterly analysis of actuals vs budget, highlighting key variances and trends
  • Cost Attribution & Governance - Build processes to attribute Digital costs (including cloud spend) Collaborate with Finance, Procurement and Infrastructure Teams to ensure compliance with internal policies and controls / Support the adoption of FinOps principles by enabling visibility into cost drivers and usage patterns
  • Power BI and Financial Dashboards - Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards to track budget vs actuals, project financials, and unit economics
  • Forecasting & Variance Analysis - Create frameworks to support regular forecasting cycles for Digital spend / Design tools to facilitate root-cause analysis of variances and identify cost optimisation opportunities
  • Governance & Compliance - Establish processes to ensure adherence to financial governance standards including documentation and audit readiness / Support internal and external audits / Assist with cost recovery efforts across the Digital portfolio for services, software and hardware

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Ideally suited for a detail-oriented and analytical Professional who thrives in cross-functional environments
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (eg variance analysis, corrective action planning)
  • Proficiency in data interpretation and financial modelling
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Strategic thinking and process improvement mindset
  • Experience with Power BI or similar dashboarding tools
  • Familiarity with FinOps or cloud cost management is a plus

What we offer 

  • Negotiable day rate
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Mandy Hobbs,E: m.hobbs@brunel.net or Tel: 08 9429 5676

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days. 
 

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview. 

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

Do you have questions?

MH

Mandy Hobbs

9429 5676