Project Cost Controller – Site-Based

Novonesis

Project Cost Controller managing cost governance and financial control across diverse capital projects in the food and pharmaceutical sectors. Responsible for cost planning, tracking, reporting, and contract support.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRayong • 🇹🇭 ThailandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project cost management, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control, with a strong focus on financial governance and transparency. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate cost tracking and reporting in food and pharmaceutical projects.

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Cost ControlProject Cost ManagementAdvanced Excel SkillsSAP ExperienceAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Cost Baseline PreparationBudgetingCost Tracking StructuresVariance AnalysisFinal Accounts ManagementCost Deviation IdentificationChange Management SupportCost Reporting

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailClear CommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Project Cost Management SystemsSAP

Industry Keywords

Food ProjectsPharmaceutical ProjectsQuantity SurveyingConstruction ManagementIndustrial Facilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure strong cost governance, transparency, and financial control across a portfolio of capital projects
Provide administrative and commercial cost support for a portfolio of food and pharmaceutical projects
Prepare and maintain cost baselines for food/pharma projects
Support the preparation of project budgets and cost breakdown structures
Assist in setting up cost codes and cost tracking structures in line with company requirements
Monitor and control project costs against approved budgets
Track commitments, actual costs, and forecasts
Maintain cost registers, payment schedules, and cash flow forecasts
Review quotations, variation/change proposals, and invoices for alignment with contracts and approved scope
Identify cost deviations and potential overruns and propose corrective actions
Coordinate with purchasing and finance on PO and PV documentation
Support change management by recording and assessing cost impacts of scope changes
Assist with final accounts and cost closure at project completion
Prepare regular cost reports (e.g. monthly budget vs. actual vs. forecast) with variance analysis
Provide cost input to management presentations and decision-making
Coordinate with Finance, Procurement, and Project Management to ensure consistent cost data

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field
3+ years of experience in cost control, quantity surveying, project controlling, or similar roles
Solid understanding of project cost management concepts (budgeting, commitments, accruals, variations, forecasting, final accounts)
Strong numerical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
High attention to detail with a structured and accurate working style
Ability to communicate clearly with project managers, procurement, finance, and external partners
English proficiency sufficient for reading and writing cost and contract documentation
Experience in industrial, food, pharmaceutical, or biotech facilities
Advanced Excel skills; experience with SAP or project cost management systems
Experience working in cross‑functional or international project environments
Ability to manage multiple tasks under time pressure

Benefits

Comp & perks

The opportunity to work on meaningful projects within food and pharmaceutical production
Collaboration with experienced project, finance, and procurement professionals
A professional environment focused on quality, transparency, and continuous improvement
Opportunities for learning and development within Novonesis’ global organization