Australia, Perth
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 4-6 Years
Education Level: Secondary School
Conventional Energy
Closing: July 06, 2025

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Introduction

On behalf of our client, a leading Energy Resources Company, Brunel is presently sourcing a Cost Controller. This will be a 6 month contract located in the Perth CBD.

What are you going to do 

  • Coordinate and receive information in Project budget preparation, assist in budget presentation as required both internally and to Joint Venture Partners
  • Analyse, advise, report on and provide recommendations in relation to financial anomalies, such as cost over-runs and variance in actual costs from budgeted costs
  • Design and build a project and department cost tracking system including processes and training materials
  • Prepare and submit monthly cash forecasts
  • Preparation of Diesel Fuel Rebate information and communications with the relevant authorities
  • Prepare, administer and effectively manage the project AFEs
  • Work closely with Accounts Payable and Contracts Teams
  • Complete regular month end reporting, reconciliation and assistance with the Company month end process as needed
  • Liaise with all areas within the organisation (internal customers), external auditors and other external stakeholders
  • Know and understand the financial delegation process and determine which financial delegates must authorise which purchase orders and invoices
  • Help ensure invoices are approved and returned to AP within a timely manner for process before the end of month financial process; and follow up with internal clients if required
  • Corporate accounting (Revenue, COGS, Depletion/Depreciation and others as required)

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Proven experience in finance or project accounting roles
  • Strong understanding of budget preparation, variance analysis and reporting
  • Ability to communicate effectively across departments and external stakeholders
  • Expertise in building and maintaining financial tracking systems
  • Working knowledge of AP processes, AFE management, and financial delegation

What we offer 

  • Excellent 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,Email: m.hobbs@brunel.net OR Tel: 9429 5676

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At Brunel, we are proud of our unique corporate culture, which is shaped and nurtured by the collective efforts of our employees. Our work environment is characterised by an authentic, communicative and inclusive approach to teamwork that fosters an atmosphere of collaboration and creativity. Our values are at the center of everything we do – for our clients, our colleagues and ourselves.

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Since 1975, our mission has always been to connect specialists to exciting career opportunities, to support the development of these careers, and to offer fair and equal employment. This has enabled us to create a truly sustainable and durable business model. Having a passion for people and caring deeply for the environment is not only part of Brunel’s DNA but is also reflected in our culture and values. As a global company, we take our social responsibility very seriously.

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Mandy Hobbs

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