Senior Capital Projects Cost Analyst — Forecast & KPI Expert

Entergy; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a Project Controls Cost Analyst to support multi-million dollar mega projects from development through execution. You will maintain baselines, forecast costs, analyze variances, and provide cost insights to project teams and stakeholders in a highly matrix environment.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Cognos, Power BI, Maximo, and Power Plan, plus experience with cost management and change control processes critical for meeting EPC contractual

Qualifications

• BS in Finance, Accounting, Project Management or related field or equivalent experience.
• 4-6 years of renewables/utility project cost experience for Analyst III; 6+ years for Sr.
• Capital project cost analysis with understanding of commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cost baselines, cash and accrual forecasting models.
• Analyze accrual vs. spend and cost variance; publish monthly KPI reports.
• Review EPC contractor costs, invoices, and change notices; ensure contractual alignment.
• Track CPI, ETC, EAC, contingency and QRA; provide cost impact insights.

Skills

Cost forecasting

Budget analysis

KPI tracking

EAC/ETC

Cognos

Power BI

Maximo

Power Plan

Change management

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

BS in Finance/Accounting/PM

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Cognos

Power BI

Maximo

Power Plan

Job description

Entergy is seeking a Project Controls Cost Analyst to support multi-million dollar mega projects from development through execution. You will maintain baselines, forecast costs, analyze variances, and provide cost insights to project teams and stakeholders in a highly matrix environment.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Cognos, Power BI, Maximo, and Power Plan, plus experience with cost management and change control processes critical for meeting EPC contractual