Cost Control Analyst

Adecco; City of Lloydminster; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is hiring a full-time Cost Control Analyst for a client in Lloydminster, AB. The role involves maintaining project cost databases, tracking financial performance, and supporting project execution processes. Candidates should have a strong background in cost control typically found in the energy industry and the ability to collaborate effectively across various departments.

Benefits

Paid weekly accurate and on time

Strong health and safety programs

Medical and dental benefits once qualified

Free training programs

New and quicker onboarding process

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or project management preferred.
• 5 years related experience in cost control, especially in the energy industry.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze project cost databases, tracking financial performance.
• Prepare and submit AFE requests for funding approval.
• Facilitate review meetings for gathering project cost information.

Skills

SAP

MS Office Products

Budget Forecasting

Cost Tracking

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business Commerce

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Job description

Adecco is currently hiring a full-time detail-oriented Cost Control Analyst to join our client’s dynamic team in Lloydminster, AB. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and analyzing project cost databases, tracking financial performance against budgets, and forecasting cost baselines. You will play a key role in supporting standardized project execution processes aligned with the Project Delivery Model (PDM) and Company Operational Integrity Management System (COIMS).

• Location: Lloydminster, AB
• Shift: Monday to Friday | 8h/day
• Job type: 12-month contract | Full-time

Here's why you should apply:

• Paid weekly accurate and on time
• Strong health and safety programs
• Medical and dental benefits once qualified
• Free training programs
• New and quicker onboarding process

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate review meetings with various internal departments and groups for the purposes of gathering and reviewing project cost and progress information.
• Review and update cost reports and spend profiles as required to ensure alignment with budgets and other internal measurements.
• Define and finalize Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) in alignment with coding standards.
• Define cost control plan, prepare control documents and templates for use across team including development and implementation of training materials for all stakeholders
• Prepare and submit AFE requests for funding approval and complete status checks and follow-ups as required
• Define and ensure appropriate cost control metrics are applied to projects.
• Monitor and control cost to flag issues, report on variance from plan
• Assist Project Engineers in managing key project variables related to cost control, including developing and maintaining cost forecasts for all Project phases
• Maintaining cost control and reporting / presentations and providing monthly updates/interpretations on project funding requirements to facilitate project decisions
• Support a variety of initiatives from the cost control function including, reporting, cost control process alignment, accruals, forecast and preparation and presentation of long-range plan reporting (LRP).
• Support the finance department for month end, forecast, LRP and other functions as requested.
• Offer general support to other departments (Tax, Audit, etc.) and other initiatives as required.
• Support annual budget planning cycle and LRP development
• Support Opportunity Management and overall management of program portfolio

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education with a focus in accounting, finance or project management preferred.
• 5 years related experience in cost control or in controlling operating costs
• A minimum of 5 years related experience on projects in the energy industry
• Superior working knowledge of SAP and advanced skills in MS Office Products (Adobe, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI)
• Proficiency with budget forecasting, incurred costs tracking, accruals, commitment and invoicing process for offshore developments
• Proficiency developing and facilitating cost control with various stakeholders including project managers, engineering companies, construction management team, external contractors, and other parties as required.
• Team player with the proven ability to collaborate and communicate across business functions to achieve goals
• Excellent problem solving and facilitation skills with ability to plan, prioritize and deliver quality results.
• Uninhibited by challenge, disagreement, and ambiguity, change
• Inspires a shared vision and fosters innovation and creativity
• Extremely passionate and motivated by cost control management
• Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritize and organize multiple concurrent assignments.
• A Bachelor's or Masters Degree in Business Commerce (or equivalent) with a focus in accounting would be considered an asset
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or equivalent would be an asset.
• Professional Engineer or equivalent technologist designation (P. Eng, P.L (Eng)) would be an asset.
• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada