Cost Center Analyst

Tasks and Qualifications

• Support financial management of cost centers across Project Management, Installation, Engineering, and other operational functions
• Partner with team leaders to assess and manage performance, identify risks/opportunities, and support cost efficiency initiatives
• Affiliate in the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
• Perform variance analysis and provide insights to explain drivers of performance
• Support cost control efforts, including analyzing and maintaining spend, and highlighting deviations
• Affiliate with monthly close activities, including accruals, reclasses, and variance explanations
• Build and maintain management reporting and dashboards
• Support continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting
• Perform ad hoc analysis to support operational and finance leadership

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of proven experience in finance, controlling, or FP&A (manufacturing or project-based environment strongly preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into insights
• Effective communication skills and ability to partner with cross-functional teams
• Diligent and accuracy-focused with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Experience with SAP (or similar ERP), Excel, and PowerPoint