Senior Cost Analyst

Job description / Role

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We're bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

• Liaise with Worley Corporate and Client accounting groups to establish a project cost control and reporting methodology.
• Develop procedures for the preparation of estimates for modifications and additions to the onshore and offshore facility.
• Prepare and/or supervise the preparation of estimates in accordance with the approved procedure for all phases of the works from the agreed engineering deliverables to the appropriate level of accuracy.
• Receive the engineering estimate from the lead/project engineer and incorporate into the overall estimate for all phases of the work.
• Prepare rationale statements to support the estimate identifying areas of weakness and or areas of risk.
• Carry out validation and verification of the estimates using high level norms and by comparing with previous estimates, outcome costs and vendor prices.
• Develop, implement and control the project accounting and job costing system to meet project requirements.
• Take ownership of the cost control function and ensure integrity of the data being processed.
• Interface with project personnel to develop project forecasts and analyse project costs.
• Liaise with clients to clarify cost related issues and develop timely and meaningful monthly invoices. Ensure payment of invoices according to contract terms.
• Preparation of project invoices in conjunction with the Accounts Department.
• Preparation of monthly financial reports for the project.
• Implement financial controls including controlling authorisations of expenditure and cash flow projections.
• Preparation of budgets in conjunction with engineering and construction team members.
• Ensure effective coordination and cooperation between other team members, particularly regarding cost, planning (forecasting) and procurement matters.
• Prepare and control Inter Entity Work Orders.
• Effective Change Management.
• Quality Assurance - Responsible for working within the provisions and guidelines of the Quality Assurance system relevant to the BU, etc.
• Safety - Responsible for personal safety safe working practices for the BU, etc. Understand and follow OH&S procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Min 15 years cost analyst / project accounting experience.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Experience and ability to use mainstream Cost Controller systems, Ecosys experience will be highly regarded.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders, both internal and external.

Moving forward together

We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

About the Company

Worley is a leading global provider of professional services in the energy, chemicals and resources sectors. We partner with our customers to address their most critical challenges at every stage of their projects: from initial concepts to sustaining and enhancing their assets. And we provide smarter, bolder solutions while delivering on our own sustainability commitments.

We are 51,000 bright minds across 46 countries all driven by a common purpose – delivering a more sustainable world. While working to fulfill our ambition to be recognized globally as the leader in sustainability solutions.