Hybrid Cost Analyst

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About the role

  • Cost Analyst providing advanced financial and cost analysis to support project management. Transforming data into actionable insights for effective decision-making within capital programs.

Responsibilities

  • 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

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

Job title

Cost Analyst

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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