Lead Portfolio Reporting & Cost Control

At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects.

Our large scale, low-cost hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world.

FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental and economic benefits.

Lead Portfolio Reporting and Cost Control

Work Location: Perth

Roster: Monday to Friday

As we embark on our journey to meet the world leading heavy industry decarbonisation goals of achieving real zero by 2030, come and join the team which will lead it from the front.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Portfolio Reporting and Cost Controller to consolidate reporting of the US$6.2B budget between power generation, demand response, green fleet and associated site infrastructure.  Further cost control functions for the portfolio will be required.

Reporting to Manager Project Controls, you will be required to interface with the numerous work streams of the decarbonisation initiative teams from across the broader Fortescue family throughout the lifecycle of the portfolio of projects.

We are seeking a key participant in a high performing team who consistently demonstrates leadership, is proactive and takes ownership of their outputs, is courageous and will engage in constructive conflict with the view to continually improve objectives and outcomes.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Maintain integrated cost reporting for the FMG Decarbonisation Portfolio

• Analyse actual vs budget and forecast at completion costs and provide overall progress and performance reporting for the portfolio

• Analyse and recommend strategies for the project and programme cost and cashflow implementation, proactively working with the project teams to understand any deviations, their reasons, implications and any recovery solutions

• Liaise with corporate finance and accounting on portfolio related cost matters

• Evaluate critical change impacts on budgets and implement approved changes

• Prepare and deliver stakeholder presentations on portfolio cost performance

• Perform Cost Control duties for the Decarb Team including detailed owner forecasts, raising of minor PO’s

Qualifications and skills required:

• Technical Qualification or Background

• Finance or Accounting degree desirable

• 10yrs + experience consisting of at least 2 years of owner team and 8 years of Engineering Procurement Construction Management, highly desirable - we are open to lesser relevant years of experience 

• Advanced Excel and Power BI

• Strong stakeholder engagement and influential skills 

• Highly proficient reporting and writing skills 

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. We celebrate and respect people’s differences and commit to providing an inclusive work environment. This is an exciting time to join Fortescue.

We encourage Aboriginal Australians and female candidates to apply.

www.fmgl.com.au/jobs-at-fortescue

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified