Cost Analyst
$110,000–$130,000 year
On-siteSt. Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Support the Project Manager and Cost Control Manager in day-to-day administration of cost control, budgeting, and change management activities. Assist in developing and maintaining project budget forecasts, cash flows, and expenditure tracking while monitoring contractor and consultant costs against approved budgets. Prepare and update cost estimates, financial forecasts, and funding requests, and generate regular cost reports, summaries, and dashboards for the Cost Control Manager and PMO. Track and log cost-related project changes, assist with analysis, and provide input for recommendations. Maintain financial models to monitor cost allocations and assist in reviewing contractor/vendor invoices to ensure alignment with contractual requirements. Provide supporting documentation for project accounting functions, including cost accruals and cost-to-complete evaluations, and prepare memos, presentations, and client deliverables. This role is based in St. Louis, Houston, Kansas City, Minneapolis, or Charlotte, with a starting salary of $110,000-$130,000. Power and Energy industry experience is required.
Required Qualifications
- BA/BS Business, Finance, or Accounting (or equivalent)
- 5-7 years' experience in either Project Controls, Financial Controls, Finance, or Accounting including experience leading a team of professionals
- Power & Energy industry experience required
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
- Confident self-starter with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment
- Attention to detail and organization while working in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and produce project deliverables
- Ability to build and sustain relationships with team members, contractors, and clients
- Skilled at building and sustaining relationships with all stakeholders
- Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to prioritize workload and deliverables
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint, Adobe Design and Publisher
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