* Board-facing role with genuine portfolio level impact
* Shape cost strategy for next‐generation AI infrastructure
About Our Client
Our client is a fast‐growing technology infrastructure developer operating across the Asia‐Pacific region. The organisation is recognised for pioneering energy‐efficient, mission‐critical digital infrastructure supporting large‐scale AI and cloud workloads.
Job Description
Portfolio Cost Leadership & Reporting
* Own portfolio‐level cost reporting across budget, commitments, forecast, contingency, and risk
* Implement auditable, executive‐ready dashboards suitable for board and investor reporting
* Translate complex cost data into clear strategic insights
Commercial Strategy & Governance
* Define and embed a scalable cost management and governance framework
* Standardise commercial documentation, templates, and approval processes
* Ensure consistency in forecasting, escalation, and contingency assumptions
Commercial Assurance & Oversight
* Review and challenge project cost plans, forecasts, variations, and final accounts
* Consolidate multi‐project QS data into concise portfolio‐level reports
* Identify emerging commercial risks and opportunities across the programme
Benchmarking & Market Intelligence
* Establish cross‐project benchmarking to challenge assumptions
* Use market data to inform future development and investment strategy
Risk, Contingency & Scenario Management
* Develop standard calculation methodologies for escalation, contingency, and cashflow
* Provide scenario analysis to support funding and delivery trade‐offs
Vendor & Consultant Governance
* Review vendor and consultant invoices for contractual compliance
* Support resolution of commercial matters, variations, and claims
Leadership & Continuous Improvement
* Drive improvements in systems, tools, and reporting as the platform scales
* Contribute to broader commercial initiatives supporting portfolio performance
The Successful Applicant
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business, or similar
* Advanced qualification or professional certification (MBA, CPA, CMA, PMP, or equivalent) preferred
* 10-15+ years' experience in cost leadership, FP&A, or commercial governance within large‐scale infrastructure or mission‐critical developments
* Strong understanding of data centre or complex infrastructure cost drivers and contractor behaviours
* Proven experience consolidating multi‐project data into portfolio‐level insights
* Confident communicator operating at both technical detail and board/executive level
What's on Offer
* Senior, high‐impact leadership role in a rapidly scaling infrastructure platform
* Direct exposure to executive leadership and major capital deployment decisions
* Opportunity to shape commercial frameworks from early growth through maturity
* Sydney‐based role with long‐term strategic influence
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