Senior Cost Analyst - Forecasting, EV & Analytics (Hybrid)

Motive Power; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Power seeks a Cost Analyst to develop and maintain project cost models, forecasts, and scenario analyses. You will monitor budgets, analyze cost and schedule impacts, and prepare financial reports and dashboards for key stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in cost controls or financial analysis, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Power BI and Excel. This hybrid Houston role offers travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Experience with cost management, forecasting, and earned value concepts.
• Proficiency with Power BI, Excel, and data visualization tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities for stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project cost models, forecasts, and scenario analyses.
• Prepare cash flow projections and support monthly forecasting cycles.
• Analyze cost and schedule impacts from scope changes and variances.
• Monitor budgets, actual costs, and financial performance for projects.
• Identify cost management gaps and recommend process improvements.
• Track monthly expenditures to evaluate earned value and forecast accuracy.
• Perform forensic analysis of project spending to ensure adherence to budgets.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and stakeholder presentations.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to support cost control.
• Utilize tools like Power BI, Excel, and ERP/PM systems to analyze data.
• Maintain documentation to support audits and compliance.

Skills

Analytical modeling

Financial modeling

Power BI proficiency

Excel proficiency

Cost management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Power BI

Excel

ERP/PM systems

Job description

Motive Power seeks a Cost Analyst to develop and maintain project cost models, forecasts, and scenario analyses. You will monitor budgets, analyze cost and schedule impacts, and prepare financial reports and dashboards for key stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in cost controls or financial analysis, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Power BI and Excel. This hybrid Houston role offers travel to project sites as needed.