Project Cost Controller

Liebherr Group

Project Cost Controller partnering with the Commercial Manager at Liebherr-Australia, overseeing financials for machine builds and capital projects with emphasis on cost control and profitability analysis.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timePerth • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the commercial and financial management of machine builds, CAPEX programs, and related projects
Ensure strong cost control, cost recovery, and margin optimisation
Monitor project and CAPEX financial performance, delivering timely insights, variance analysis, and actionable recommendations
Drive accurate cost tracking and implement corrective actions to protect and enhance project profitability
Ensure robust financial governance, aligning expenditure with approved budgets, delegation of authority, and compliance requirements
Oversee invoicing processes to ensure alignment with project milestones and contractual obligations
Partner with operations, finance, and sales teams to improve cost visibility, commercial discipline, and operational efficiency
Champion continuous improvement in cost control, reporting, and commercial governance processes
Support the Commercial Manager with commercial planning activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in project management, commerce, finance or related discipline
At least 3–5 years’ experience in project-based roles
Demonstrated involvement in project financial management, cost control, and commercial delivery
A recognised Project Management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) highly regarded
Experience in construction, mining or heavy equipment industry is advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global Company – Job Stability
Generous employee benefits, including 5 days bonus leave days
Paid parental leave
Early access to Long Service Leave
Ongoing Development and career progression
Corporate Health Insurance Discount
Generous discounts for goods & services via our employee benefits program
Diversity and Inclusion

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial managementcost controlcost recoverymargin optimisationvariance analysisbudgetingforecastingprofitability analysisinvoicing processescommercial planning

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingcontinuous improvementoperational efficiencycommercial disciplinecost visibilitygovernance

Certifications

Project Management certificationPRINCE2PMP