Cost Controller - Reporting & Analytics

Turner & Townsend • Calgary, AB

58d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role will support corporate, financial reporting, and performance analytics on a major capital project, playing a key role in enabling data-driven decision-making, governance, and performance management. The ideal candidate brings demonstrated experience in cost control and/or project finance within mining (preferred), oil & gas, or large-scale construction environments, combined with intermediate Power BI capabilities and a solid understanding of data modelling, KPI development, and reporting frameworks.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in cost control, project finance, or financial analysis within mining, oil & gas, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of project financial processes including cost control, forecasting, earned value, commitments, accruals, and cash flow.
• Intermediate Power BI skills, including data modeling, DAX, and dashboard design.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP is preferrable).
• Demonstrated ability to develop KPIs and performance reporting frameworks that support governance and decision-making.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to present insights to senior stakeholders.
• Experience in a project-based environment is highly preferred.
• High engagement and proactive attitude that thrives is a high pace environment.

Responsibilities

• Support requirement definition, develop business process maps and any training material for Corporate reporting dashboards.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards that provide clear, decision-ready insights across cost, commitments, cash flow, and performance metrics.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and customized reports to support executive and operational decision making.
• Translate complex project data (SAP/ERP, cost systems, procurement, and schedule inputs) into structured, reliable reporting outputs.
• Define and maintain KPIs, including tolerance thresholds, and support performance tracking aligned to Finance governance and review processes.
• Ensure data integrity, reconciliation, and alignment across multiple data sources and reporting layers.
• Support monthly reporting cycles, including preparation of finance review materials, variance commentary, and risk identification.
• Collaborate with Corporate functions, and operational teams to align reporting with business processes and decision-making needs.
• Continuously improve reporting efficiency by reducing manual processes and enhancing automation and standardization.

Benefits

• 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)
• Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program
• RRSP option with company matching
• Annual learning and development budget
• Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth
• Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role
• Vacation, flex and sick days
• A flexible, hybrid work approach

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed