Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Cost Analyst, COM

Accenture; Cambridge; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Intermediate Cost Analyst to enhance their project cost control systems. This role is pivotal in managing project budgets and ensuring accurate forecasting. You will collaborate with various teams to analyze cost-related risks and support decision-making through detailed reporting. The position offers a hybrid working environment, allowing for flexibility while ensuring you remain integral to project success. If you possess strong analytical skills and a background in cost management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience in cost analysis.
• Knowledge of enterprise cost control platforms is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project cost control systems.
• Analyze project budgets, commitments, and expenditures.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Cost Control Knowledge

Education

College Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Accounting

Economics

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

MAXIMO

SAP

Advanced Excel

Job description

(Internal Title: Intermediate Cost Analyst)

The job involves developing, implementing, and maintaining project cost control systems aligned with internal and client requirements. The role manages and maintains the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) integrated with the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), tracks and analyzes project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts, and provides accurate and timely cost forecasting, including monthly Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC).

Key responsibilities include highlighting deviations, cost trends, and performance variances early for proactive decision-making; supporting the development and management of the Project Risk Register; analyzing cost-related risks; performing Monte Carlo simulations and sensitivity analyses; supporting contingency planning; reviewing change orders; interfacing with schedulers; supporting Earned Value Management (EVM); generating detailed reports; facilitating project reviews; validating contractor reports; tracking commitments; and participating in project close-out processes.

Working conditions are hybrid with three days in the office at Cambridge, Ontario.

Requirements include a minimum of 5 years of related experience; a college diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline; and preferred certifications such as CCP or PMP. Skills required include knowledge of enterprise cost control platforms, Primavera P6, advanced Excel, Power BI, and experience with MAXIMO and SAP. The role demands strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a disciplined, technology-driven environment.