Vestas are looking for an experienced Cost Controller to join our enthusiastic and welcoming team in Melbourne.
The Project Cost Control department is the central team within the Asia Pacific Construction group, responsible for the management of all financial aspects of Wind Farm projects under construction in the region.
As a Project Cost Controller you would be responsible for Cost Control and financial accountability of wind farm construction projects in Australia & NZ sub-region, reporting data to the relevant Project Manager.
You would be working in a team of friendly and like-minded coordinators overseeing the financial status of all Vestas projects in the Australian & NZ sub-region.
Responsibilities
* Prepare payment claims and raise each claim according to the reported cash flow and in accordance with the contract requirements
* Forecast cash inflows and outflows on a weekly basis with input from the Project Manager
* Monitor project financials to ensure all expenditures are within budget
* Forecast POC using the forecast model with input from Project Manager and monitor monthly. Raise uncertainties as soon as known
* Responsible for project reporting and analysis
* Project forecasting
* Maintain and update billing plan
* Raise Purchase requisitions and Purchase orders
* Maintain Project WBS / Network activity structures
* Follow up NCR / Journal Recoveries
Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration/Commerce/Accounting or other Project Accounting / Project Management
Competencies
* Strong finance/accounting background with reporting and reconciliation skills
* Financial controlling and administration experience in complex project environment
* SAP experience, or large ERP application
* Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Word, Access and Excel
* Ability to work under pressure and adhere to project timelines
* Self-managed, with good communication skills and strong work ethics
* Structured approach to problem solving
* Good understanding of project management principals
What We Offer
* Melbourne based role working within a knowledgeable and collaborative team
* Opportunity to work with the world leader in wind energy
* Ability to further develop your skills and professional development
* Global career progression prospects
* Established safety culture
Our Benefits
* Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
* Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
* A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
* Flexible workplace arrangements
* 18 weeks Paid Parentals Leave
* 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
* Employee Assistance Program
Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community including service persons and ex Defence staff and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.