Capital Project Cost Controller (SAP & Power BI)

aes; United States; On-site; USD 87,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation in the United States is seeking a Project Cost Control Analyst to support the financial execution of capital projects across development and construction.

This role ensures budgets are tracked, variances analyzed, and financial controls maintained using SAP Investment Management and SAP Funds Management, collaborating with project managers, developers, and finance leadership to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field.
• 2–4 years in FP&A, Cost Control, or BI, energy or infrastructure preferred.
• Proficient in SAP Investment Management and SAP Funds Management.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail; advanced Excel.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Publish and maintain project budgets and forecasts with project managers.
• Monitor CapEx and OpEx against approved budgets.
• Perform monthly variance analysis and insights on cost drivers.
• Support budget reallocation, increases, and contingency drawdowns with controls.
• Maintain and reconcile actuals, commitments, and forecast data in SAP CBS/WBS.
• Assist monthly and quarterly close processes including accruals.
• Collaborate with Accounting & AP to improve data accuracy and reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP Investment Management

SAP Funds Management

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The AES Corporation in the United States is seeking a Project Cost Control Analyst to support the financial execution of capital projects across development and construction.

This role ensures budgets are tracked, variances analyzed, and financial controls maintained using SAP Investment Management and SAP Funds Management, collaborating with project managers, developers, and finance leadership to deliver projects on time and on budget.