Project Controls Analyst

NES Fircroft have partnered with a premier Oil & Gas operator to recruit a Project Controls Analyst (Drilling & Completions) based in the Brisbane CBD. This is an great opportunity for an early career Project Controls professional looking to build experience within a major upstream energy environment, supporting drilling, completions, and brownfields project activities across a large scale portfolio. This role will commence on a 12 month initial contract, working Monday to Friday in Brisbane CBD.

Working within a collaborative Project Services team, you will support cost control, forecasting, reporting, procurement processes, and transactional activities across a variety of operational and project scopes.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Control & Forecasting

• Support development and management of project budgets and AFEs

• Monitor actual costs against forecasts and perform variance analysis

• Assist with monthly forecasting cycles and lifecycle cost reporting

• Review and interpret historical cost trends and project performance data

• Maintain cost databases and contract rate schedules

• Contribute to weekly and monthly reporting requirements

Transactional & Financial Support

• Process purchase requisitions and manage invoice workflows

• Support accruals and value of work done (VOWD) reporting

• Coordinate invoice approvals and liaise with vendors as required

• Ensure accurate cost coding and financial tracking across projects

• Assist with procurement and accounts payable activities

• Maintain adherence to project controls procedures and approval frameworks

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Business, Engineering, or a related field

• Experience using SAP or comparable ERP systems

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement ability

• High attention to detail with strong time management skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

• Collaborative, team focused approach

• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced project environment

Preferred Experience

• Up to 5 years experience in project controls, finance, cost control, or project support roles

• Exposure to forecasting, budgeting, invoicing, or transactional finance processes

• Experience supporting procurement and contracts functions

• Previous exposure to oil and gas, mining, energy, or major infrastructure projects highly regarded

This position requires the full right to work in Australia.

Please send through your CV by clicking APPLY! If you want to have a confidential discussion, contact Cameron Anderson at NES Fircroft via email at ***email_hidden***