Project Controls Analyst

Phillips, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips, Inc. is seeking a Project Controls Analyst to support budgets, forecasts, and cost controls, providing financial and scheduling insights to keep projects on time and within budget.

You will prepare monthly and quarterly reports, analyze variances, partner with project managers and field teams, and develop tools to improve reporting accuracy. A bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years in project controls are required; EVM experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and operational awareness.
• Proficiency with project management software, Excel (Power Query and Pivot Models), and data analysis tools.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, build relationships with Operations, and influence decisions with data.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to balance tactical execution and strategic thinking.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Experience with InEight Suite is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Monitor project progress against schedules and budgets, identifying discrepancies and suggesting corrective actions.
• Analyze project expenditures, variances, and trends to provide financial insights.
• Prepare detailed monthly and quarterly project financial reports for management review.
• Partner with Project Managers and field teams to analyze productivity, cost drivers, and performance trends.
• Develop customized project controls tools and systems to enhance reporting accuracy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Influencing with data

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Excel (Power Query and Pivot Models)

InEight Suite

Job description

Summary

The Project Controls Analyst, reporting to the Project Controls Manager, is instrumental in providing financial and scheduling insights, ensuring projects adhere to budgets and timelines through detailed analysis and reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Monitor project progress against schedules and budgets, identifying discrepancies and suggesting corrective actions.
• Analyze project expenditures, variances, and trends to provide financial insights.
• Prepare detailed monthly and quarterly project financial reports for management review.
• Partner with Project Managers and field teams to analyze productivity, cost drivers, and performance trends.
• Develop customized project controls tools and systems to enhance reporting accuracy.

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and operational awareness.
• Proficiency with project management software, Excel (Power Query and Pivot Models), and data analysis tools.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, build relationships with Operations, and influence decisions with data.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to balance tactical execution and strategic thinking.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Experience with InEight Suite is a plus.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in project controls or financial analysis within a project-driven environment.

Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam is essential to ensure that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position.

Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.