Cost Analyst — Forecasting, EV & Dashboards (Hybrid)

Motive Power; Amarillo (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Power is seeking a Cost Analyst to develop and maintain project cost models, forecasts, and scenario analyses while supporting cost control and performance reporting. You will work with internal and external project teams in fast-paced environments, monitoring budgets and actual costs and preparing financial reports for stakeholders.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, data visualization, and clear communication to drive cost efficiency across diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Proficiency with reporting and data visualization tools (Power BI, Excel).
• Knowledge of project cost management, forecasting, and earned value principles.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for conveying complex data insights.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and adept at managing multiple priorities in fast-paced project environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project cost models, financial forecasts, and scenario analyses.
• Prepare project cash flow projections and support monthly forecasting and reporting cycles.
• Analyze cost and schedule impacts resulting from scope changes, trends, or variances.
• Conduct in-depth monitoring and reporting of project budgets, actual costs, and financial performance.
• Identify cost management gaps and recommend process or data improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Track and analyze monthly expenditures to evaluate earned value and forecast predictability.
• Perform forensic analysis of project spending to ensure adherence to approved budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare financial and analytical reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal and external project teams to support cost control and performance reporting.
• Utilize financial and data tools to analyze and visualize project data.
• Maintain high-quality documentation to support audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory filings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Communication

Presentation

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Motive Power is seeking a Cost Analyst to develop and maintain project cost models, forecasts, and scenario analyses while supporting cost control and performance reporting. You will work with internal and external project teams in fast-paced environments, monitoring budgets and actual costs and preparing financial reports for stakeholders.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, data visualization, and clear communication to drive cost efficiency across diverse projects.