Cost Analyst – Forecasting, EV & Budget (Hybrid)

Motive Power, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Motive Power, Inc. seeks a Cost Analyst to develop and maintain project cost models, forecasts, and scenario analyses, supporting cost control and performance reporting. You will monitor budgets and actual costs, analyze changes, and prepare financial reports for stakeholders in a hybrid Houston-based role.

Ideal candidates bring strong analytical skills, experience with Power BI and Excel, and the ability to communicate complex data insights clearly to project teams and executives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cost controls, cost analysis, or financial analysis.
• Proficient in financial modeling and data visualization tools.
• Strong communication skills for presenting insights to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed cost models, forecasts, and scenario analyses.
• Prepare cash flow projections and support monthly forecasting cycles.
• Analyze cost and schedule impacts from changes and variances.
• Monitor budgets, actual costs, and financial performance across projects.
• Create reports and dashboards for stakeholders and audits.

Skills

Financial modeling

Power BI

Excel

Earned value

Forecasting

Data visualization

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Project management software

Job description

Motive Power, Inc. seeks a Cost Analyst to develop and maintain project cost models, forecasts, and scenario analyses, supporting cost control and performance reporting. You will monitor budgets and actual costs, analyze changes, and prepare financial reports for stakeholders in a hybrid Houston-based role.

Ideal candidates bring strong analytical skills, experience with Power BI and Excel, and the ability to communicate complex data insights clearly to project teams and executives.