Budget & Forecasting Project Analyst

Eversource Energy; Westwood (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,050 - 105,610; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in the United States is seeking a cost analyst to monitor budgets, forecasts and project costs within transmission projects. You will assist project managers with cost evaluations, perform monthly forecasting and prepare detailed cost reports for management and accounting teams.

The role requires at least 3 years of cost experience, travel between MA/CT/NH, and a willingness to work in a hybrid environment with office presence on set days. Salary is $95,050 to $105,610 per year.

Qualifications

• Possess strong analytical skills for evaluation of estimates, budgets, cash flows, plans and schedules to effectively control cost.
• Sound knowledge of cost and schedule specification requirements, contracts administration techniques, types of contracts and contract applicability.
• Ability to efficiently interface with, communicate and coordinate activities with Eversource management, project management and support personnel.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports using written, oral or graphical means.

Responsibilities

• Assists Project Managers with evaluations and refinement of project cost, cash flows and budgets throughout the project’s life cycle by assessing and communicating status, variances, trends and completions.
• Utilizes information such as bids, project scope changes, invoices, internal labor/contractors, material and equipment to perform monthly project forecasting.
• Provides detailed project and program management cost analysis reports to Project Managers, Engineering and Plant Accounting.
• Evaluates and reports the cost impact of scope changes and/or productivity changes and recommends corrective actions, as necessary.
• Reconciles project cost to establish accurate historical project data for future use.
• Handles the preparation of un-vouchered liabilities to ensure that all financial impacts are properly reflected on the company’s financial statements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Contracts administration

Communication

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, engineering or related area

Finance degree preferred

Job description

Eversource Energy in the United States is seeking a cost analyst to monitor budgets, forecasts and project costs within transmission projects. You will assist project managers with cost evaluations, perform monthly forecasting and prepare detailed cost reports for management and accounting teams.

The role requires at least 3 years of cost experience, travel between MA/CT/NH, and a willingness to work in a hybrid environment with office presence on set days. Salary is $95,050 to $105,610 per year.