Cost Analyst - Budgeting, Forecasting & Insights

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

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.