What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Controls Cost Analyst position at Planet Forward?
How will you contribute to the team?
- Track and organize site operational expense (Opex) spend in alignment with desired departmental cost breakdown structure.
- Analyze operational expenses and cost transactions against departmental budgets and forecast assumptions.
- Ensure documented expenses are recorded and settling accurately to appropriate departmental cost centers and sub-projects.
- Provide detailed financial analysis and reports of expenses to departmental budget owners, including breakdowns of costs, forecasts, period variances.
- Create detailed reports on ad-hoc basis based on necessitation.
- Assist with the preparation of work orders to facilitate the generation of purchase orders and other settlements.
- Collaborate with budget owners to identify continuous improvement initiatives to increase operational efficiencies and evaluate cost reductions opportunities.
- Develop, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to management and departmental/cost center budget owners.
- Collaborate with Opex budget and cost center owners to understand cost break down structures and identify areas for improvement for enhanced cost visibility.
- Spearhead continuous improvement opportunities for process improvements, reporting streamlining, and accrual validation.
- Report monthly on departmental financial status to key stakeholders, summarizing analysis.
- Ensure operational departments understand and follow financial policies and procedures.
What will you contribute?
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
- 3 years of experience as a Cost or Data Analyst or related field.
- 2 years of experience leading cost or continuous improvement initiatives.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Apps, and digital tools such as PowerBI.
- Must be articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and good decision-making abilities.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements.
- Must be able collaborate and coordinate with several stakeholders, gaining alignment, and establishing structure.
- Must be able to interpret and analyze large data sets and report analysis concisely.
Salary : $60 - $67