Cost Analyst

Howard Energy Partners; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

On-site work

Job summary

Howard Energy Partners is seeking a Cost Analyst to support operations, engineering, accounting, and finance by monitoring expenditures against projects and budgets, providing actionable financial insights for decision-making.

The role emphasizes monthly variance reporting, accruals, budgeting, and forecasting, with opportunities to support cost tracking and ad hoc analyses for corporate financial health.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to model and forecast costs to support cost control initiatives.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and financial analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Report monthly corporate variances for management.
• Manage monthly and quarterly corporate accruals.
• Budget corporate costs and projects.
• Forecast monthly corporate expenditures and identify trends.
• Assist cost owners with tracking and reporting needs.
• Handle special projects including JE reclasses and vendor follow-up.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support projects.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Cost management

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial data interpretation

Problem solving

Internal controls

Excel proficiency

ERP familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

0-3 years finance/accounting experience

Experience with EPM software

Tools

OneStream

BPC

TM1

Hyperion

Vena

SAP Analytics

Job description

The Cost Analyst supports cross‑functional teams including operations, engineering, accounting teams, and finance by monitoring actual expenditures against projects and budgets. The role also provides actionable insights to ensure financial accuracy and informed decision‑making.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Reports on corporate variances monthly for the management package.
• Manages monthly and quarterly corporate accruals.
• Responsible for budgeting corporate costs, and projects.
• Forecasts monthly corporate expenditures, identifying trends and variances for proactive budget management.
• Assists corporate cost owners with cost tracking and reporting needs.
• Handles special projects as needed, including JE reclasses, research and follow‑up with vendors, invoice processing, and miscellaneous duties to ensure proper accounting for corporate expenses.
• Delivers ad hoc financial analysis and supports special projects as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong financial modeling and forecasting capabilities to support cost control initiatives.
• Proficient in cost management systems and financial analysis tools.
• Skilled in interpreting financial data to identify trends and deliver actionable insights.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills to address cost‑related issues.
• Effective collaborator with cross‑functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and compliance standards.
• Familiarity with ERP systems for accounting transactions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Adept with financial software.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business
• 0 to 3 years of experience in finance, accounting, or budgeting/forecasting role
• Experience with EPM software is a plus (e.g., OneStream, BPC, TM1, Hyperion, Vena, SAP Analytics)

Certifications

• None required

Physical Demands and Hazards for Office Employees

This position requires prolonged periods of sitting, frequent computer use, occasional lifting of office supplies, and may involve travel.

Thank you for your interest in Howard Energy Partners, an equal opportunity employer. If you need additional information, have questions, or need accommodations, please reach out to the Human Resources department at 210-298-2222. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.