Cost Analyst

Jobtailor; Redfield (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Redfield, SD seeks a seasoned Project Controls professional to drive cost forecasting and reporting for complex programs. You will partner with Project Managers and Operations Management to forecast cash flows, manage budgets, and analyze variances using SAP, Vista, and VMS.

The role requires seven years of project controls experience, strong analytical skills, and proven ability to communicate results clearly to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project controls experience, including cash flow forecasting and analysis.
• Bachelor's degree required; accounting or business administration preferred.
• Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power BI.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and provide project cost, commitment, and forecast information to Project Managers and Operations Management
• Coordinate responses from field and operations personnel
• Gather information from internal accounting systems
• Assemble accurate reporting workbooks
• Interpret data to predict project productivity trends
• Develop, maintain, and review cost forecasts, accruals, and budgets throughout the project lifecycle
• Compile and analyze actual job cost data from Vista and VMS and prepare forecasting workbooks
• Collaborate with Project Managers to review change orders, verify committed costs, and support scope change requests
• Communicate data and trends clearly and timely to Project and Operations Management
• Analyze, optimize, and report on assigned projects, including risk, cost, and schedule performance against multi-year budget plans

Skills

Project controls

Cost forecasting

Data analysis

Budget management

SAP proficiency

Power BI

Vista

VMS

Change order review

Education

Bachelor's degree

Accounting or business administration preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Power BI

Vista

VMS

Job description

• Assemble and provide project cost, commitment, and forecast information to Project Managers and Operations Management
• Coordinate responses from field and operations personnel
• Gather information from internal accounting systems
• Assemble accurate reporting workbooks
• Interpret data to predict project productivity trends
• Develop, maintain, and review cost forecasts, accruals, and budgets throughout the project lifecycle
• Compile and analyze actual job cost data from Vista and VMS and prepare forecasting workbooks
• Collaborate with Project Managers to review change orders, verify committed costs, and support scope change requests
• Assist with project budget setup and earned value structure development at project initiation
• Communicate data and trends clearly and timely to Project and Operations Management
• Support the Stage Gate Process by evaluating project development and control deliverables
• Analyze, optimize, and report on assigned projects, including risk, cost, and schedule performance against multi-year budget plans
• Utilize KPIs and metrics such as CPI and EAC for project cost analysis
• Identify and document cost variances and recommend mitigation strategies

Requirements

• 5+ years of project controls experience, including cash flow forecasting and analysis
• Experience working independently and in a team environment
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities due to demands and timeline changes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal, client, and regulatory counterparts
• Strong computer skills
• Willingness to learn and operate client-provided programs and systems
• Ability to carry out written or oral instructions
• Ability to perform computations involving electrical power
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and identify urgent issues
• Ability to develop project plans, order resources and materials, hold job kick-off meetings, and identify changes in work scopes
• Ability to examine information, facts, and data and draw logical conclusions
• Ability to perform well under pressure and act prudently concerning the safety of others
• Bachelor's degree required; accounting or business administration preferred
• Minimum of seven years' Project Controls experience building and maintaining cost reports for large programs and projects
• Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power BI
• Ability to create clearly written communications

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project controls, including cost forecasting, budget management, and data analysis to optimize project performance. Proficient in utilizing tools like SAP and Power BI for effective reporting and communication with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Controls Experience
• Cost Forecasting
• Data Analysis
• SAP Proficiency
• Budget Management

Hard Skills

• Cost Forecasting
• Budget Management
• Data Analysis
• Project Planning
• Cost Reporting
• Risk Management
• Variance Analysis
• KPI Utilization
• Accruals Management
• Change Order Review

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Adaptability

Industry Keywords

• Project Management
• Cost Control
• Financial Analysis
• Multi-Year Budgeting
• Stage Gate Process

Tools & Technologies

• SAP
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Power BI
• Vista
• VMS