Cost Analyst

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and review cost forecasts, accruals, and budgets throughout project lifecycle.
• Compile and analyze actual job cost data from accounting systems (Vista and VMS) and prepare forecasting workbooks.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to review change orders, verify committed costs, and support scope change requests.
• Assist in project budget setup and earned value structure development at project initiation.
• Effectively, clearly, and timely communicate data and trends to Project/Operations Management.
• Support the Stage Gate Process by performing rigorous evaluations of project development and control deliverables.
• Conduct analysis, optimization, and reporting on assigned projects, including evaluating risk, cost, and schedule performance against multi-year budget plans.
• Utilize industry standard KPIs and metrics for project cost analysis such as CPI and EAC.
• Identify and document cost variances and recommend mitigation strategies to address potential impacts.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project controls experience, including cash flow forecasting and analysis.
• Experience working both independently and in a team environment.
• Can conform to shifting priorities due to demands and timeline changes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interface with internal, client, and regulatory counterparts.
• Strong computer skills, proficient in SAP, Microsoft Word & Excel; create clearly written communications.

Benefits & Compensation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability.
• 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

About the Role

Join our Program Management department as a Cost Analyst at Qualus, a leading pure-play power solutions firm. You will play a crucial role in managing project costs, collaborating with Project Managers, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting to support decision-making processes.