Sr Analyst, Cost Controls

AES Corporation; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

AES Corporation, a leading energy company, seeks a Project Cost Control Analyst to support financial execution of capital projects across development and construction. You will track budgets, analyze variances, and maintain controls using SAP IM and SAP Funds Management.

Collaborate with project managers, developers, and finance leadership to ensure cost transparency and timely project delivery. Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in FP&A, Cost Control, or Business Intelligence.
• Proficiency in SAP Investment Management and SAP Funds Management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel user.

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 identify cost drivers.
• Support budget reallocation and contingency requests with internal controls.
• Reconcile project actuals, commitments, and forecasts in SAP CBS/WBS.
• Assist monthly/quarterly close processes and accruals.
• Collaborate with Accounting & AP to improve data accuracy.
• Contribute to cost-control process improvements and SAP enhancements.

Skills

FP&A

Cost Control

Business Intelligence

SAP

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

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

Tools

SAP Investment Management

SAP Funds Management

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a companythat'snot just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company witha teamof 8,300employees across 12 countries.

AES has beenranked #1 byBloombergNEFin renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricityformillions of peopleworldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where weoperate. AES was also named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute's Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoringglobal leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

If you're ready to be part of a companythat'snot just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it.

Our team tracks over $5billion of construction project costs. We work with project managers that build and develop the most innovative and impactful projects in the US. This Project Cost Control Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the financial execution of capital projects across development and construction. This role ensures that project budgets are accurately tracked, variances are analyzed, and financial controls are maintained using SAP Investment Management and SAP Funds Management. The analyst will collaborate closely with project managers, developers, and finance leadership to ensure cost transparency and accountability to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with project managers to publish and maintain project budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor and report on capital expenditures (CapEx) and operational expenditures (OpEx) against approved budgets.
• Perform monthly variance analysis and provide insights on cost drivers and trends.
• Support the process of budget reallocation, budget increase, and contingency drawdown requests while ensuring compliance with internal controls and board approval thresholds.
• Maintain and reconcile project actual, commitment and forecast data in SAP within our cost breakdown structure (CBS/WBS).
• Assist in the monthly and quarterly financial close processes, including accruals and reporting deliverables.
• Collaborate with Accounting & AP to improve data accuracy and reporting processes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of cost control processes and tools, including Power BI dashboards and SAP enhancements.

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.

Preferred Attributes

• High emotional intelligence and collaborative mindset.
• Enjoys working on large data sets and improving data processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and resourceful with a continuous improvement mindset.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $87,000 and $104,550/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.