Senior Capital Project Cost Controls Analyst

AES; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) Eligibility

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AES in Louisville is seeking a Project Cost Control Analyst to support financial execution of capital projects across development and construction. You will track budgets, perform variance analysis, and ensure cost transparency using SAP tools.

Work with project managers, developers, and finance leadership to deliver projects on time and on budget, with a focus on data accuracy and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in FP&A, Cost Control, or Business Intelligence, preferably in the energy or infrastructure sector.
• Proficiency in SAP or similarly complex ERP tool (SAP Investment Management and SAP Funds Management modules preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel user required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Publish and maintain project budgets and forecasts with project managers.
• Monitor CapEx and OpEx against approved budgets and report variances.
• Perform monthly variance analysis and provide insights on cost drivers.
• Assist budget reallocation, budget increases, and contingency drawdown with approvals.
• Maintain and reconcile project data in SAP CBS/WBS.
• Assist monthly and quarterly close processes, including accruals.
• Collaborate with Accounting & AP to improve data accuracy and reporting processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of cost control processes and Power BI enhancements.

Skills

FP&A

Cost Control

Business Intelligence

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Data analysis

Education

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

Tools

SAP Investment Management

SAP Funds Management

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

AES in Louisville is seeking a Project Cost Control Analyst to support financial execution of capital projects across development and construction. You will track budgets, perform variance analysis, and ensure cost transparency using SAP tools.

Work with project managers, developers, and finance leadership to deliver projects on time and on budget, with a focus on data accuracy and continuous process improvements.