We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Controller to join our Utilities - Water Services team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this full-time role offers the chance to provide strategic financial leadership across multiple or complex construction projects that deliver essential water infrastructure services.

You'll play a key role in leading cost governance, forecasting, and performance analysis, providing financial insights that drive project success. This is a great opportunity for a senior finance professional with deep expertise in cost control and a passion for influencing project outcomes in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead budget planning and governance, ensuring alignment with project delivery strategy and InEight operating principles.
• Oversee forecasting across multiple projects and provide insights to mitigate cost and schedule risks.
• Conduct trend analysis, identify early warnings, and recommend corrective actions to project teams.
• Review and approve cost allocations, ensuring alignment with project scope and accuracy across all reporting.
• Own and facilitate cross-project risk and opportunity reviews with delivery teams.
• Lead month-end reporting, cost accruals, and cash flow forecasting aligned to project milestones and payment schedules.
• Ensure accuracy of project budgets, transfer registers, and adjustments in line with change management processes.
• Mentor and support cost controllers, promoting consistency and best practice across the business.
• Collaborate with other functions to identify and implement process improvements and maintain relevant documentation and training materials.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration and employee benefits.
• Career development through leadership and learning programs such as THRIVE and EmpowHER.
• Access to Perks@Downer discounts - including financial, travel, and wellbeing benefits.
• Dedicated internal mobility team supporting your ongoing career progression within Energy & Utilities.
• The stability and opportunities of a Tier 1 ASX-listed company with strong in-house capabilities.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years' experience in project cost management, ideally within capital construction or infrastructure.
• Proven ability to manage complex financials across multiple projects with subcontractor-heavy delivery models.
• Strong proficiency in InEight, JDE, or similar cost control systems.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills with the ability to interpret and present key financial insights.
• Deep understanding of financial, accounting, and cost control principles, including Earned Value Performance Management (EVPM).
• Demonstrated capability in process improvement, stakeholder engagement, and mentoring others.
• A proactive, analytical mindset with strong communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate, and maintain critical assets across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation sectors.

As an inclusive employer, we value the diverse experiences, talents, and cultures of our people and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

How to Apply

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