Cost Analyst

Role Overview

• Analyze project and portfolio budgets, forecasts, and Estimates at Completion (EAC), identifying trends, risks, and variances.
• Perform detailed cost variance, trend, and sensitivity analyses to support proactive corrective actions.
• Configure and review financial performance reports within existing reporting environment analytical reports, dashboards, and executive summaries focused on performance, cash flow, and funding status.
• Translate complex cost data into clear, concise insights for technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Manage and report of Portfolio performance of key projects, within the overall Program
• Review and analyze program and project cash flow models to support reporting strategies and financial performance.
• Analyze budget, funding and spend performance
• Detailed review of performance data from Reporting Dashboards and Program Management software
• Perform QA/QC on cost data, forecasts, and assumptions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and auditability.
• Establish standardized analytical methodologies, metrics, and reporting frameworks across projects.
• Analyze cost impacts associated with scope changes, risks, and claims.
• Support change management processes through scenario analysis and what‑if modeling.
• Provide analytical input to support negotiations and decision‑making related to cost allocation and funding strategies.
• As a client representitve, with oversight responsibilities; relationship and commumication skills are of the highest importance. The ability to collaborate, communicate and work in a multi function matrix is essential.
• Partner with project managers, schedulers, finance teams, and executives to align cost analytics with program objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor by providing objective, data‑driven insights to guide strategic decisions.
• Support development of best practices in cost analytics and program controls across the organization.

Requirements

• Advanced cost analysis, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Expertise in budgets, EAC, cash flow, and variance analysis
• Ability to communicate insights clearly and effectively
• High attention to data integrity, governance, and process improvement
• Previous experience in interpreting Dashboard data, ( PowerBi or similar ) is preferred
• Previous experience using Trimble Unity Construct (eBuilder), or similar, would be an advantage
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field
• Professional designations such as CPA or CFA are an asset
• 5 years of experience in cost accounting, financial analysis, or similar roles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial analysis software
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial statements

Tech Stack

• Unity

Benefits

• Access to medical, dental, and vision plans
• Wellness program
• Health saving accounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase program
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-term/long-term disability plans
• Emergency travel benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional membership fee coverage
• Paid family leave
• Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
• Eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
• Eligible for paid sick leave