Strategic Project Cost Analyst

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Project Cost Analyst to support budgets, cost baselines, and variance analysis for complex projects in Dublin. The role involves monitoring costs, forecasting, and preparing performance dashboards for stakeholders.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial data and robust project controls. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1–3 years of experience in project controls or accounting, with strong Excel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• 1–3 years' experience in project controls, project analysis, or accounting.
• Strong budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and financial analysis skills.
• Experience with project-based financial reporting preferred.
• Experience in construction, industrial, energy, or engineering environments preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills: formulas, pivot tables, data analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Excel and PowerPoint emphasized.
• Experience with ERP systems and project accounting software.
• Excellent analytical, detail-oriented, and communicative.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, maintenance, and control of project budgets and cost baselines.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, and budget performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with monthly cost reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Analyze actual costs against budget and forecast, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with project teams to gather, validate, and analyze project financial data.
• Support project setup and ongoing maintenance within the accounting systems.
• Prepare project performance reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify potential cost risks and support the development of mitigation strategies.
• Ensure project controls processes and reporting requirements are followed consistently.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required by project and management teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to project controls, budgeting, and reporting processes.

Skills

MS Excel

Office Suite

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-department collaboration

Time management

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

ERP systems

Project accounting software

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a Project Cost Analyst to support budgets, cost baselines, and variance analysis for complex projects in Dublin. The role involves monitoring costs, forecasting, and preparing performance dashboards for stakeholders.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial data and robust project controls. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1–3 years of experience in project controls or accounting, with strong Excel