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Brunel · 1 day ago

Cost Analyst

Houston, TX

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Brunel is hiring a Senior Cost Analyst to work with one of our Oil and Gas clients in Houston, TX on a long term contract. The role involves performing budget analysis, forecasting, and providing financial oversight for EPC contracts.

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Responsibilities

Perform monthly budget analysis, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and accruals

Review project actuals and provide variance analysis against forecasts

Track non-labor costs by Purchase Order and analyze spending trends

Develop and maintain monthly forecasts for project reporting

Support cost control and financial oversight of EPC contracts, including forecasting and approvals

Review EPC and third-party contractor invoices and complete required checklists

Support change order reviews with focus on cost and cash flow impacts

Coordinate with the Progress Team to track milestones, progress, and payment forecasts

Support milestone approval processes and present status in weekly project meetings

Input purchase requisitions and track project local spend

Coordinate with Accounting, Accounts Payable, Cash Management, and FP&A to support payments and cash calls

Maintain cost control tools and support continuous improvement initiatives

Provide ad hoc cost analysis and support site cost-related activities as required

Qualification

Cost analysisProject cost controlMicrosoft ExcelEPC contractsProject financeAnalytical skillsGAAP knowledgeProject schedulingAttention to detailCross-functional collaboration

Required

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

5+ years of experience in project cost control, cost analysis, or project controls roles

Experience developing and managing WBS, ETC, and EAC

Experience supporting EPC contracts and large capital projects

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and cost management systems

Solid understanding of project finance, cost control principles, and GAAP

Working knowledge of project scheduling and progress measurement concepts

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work cross-functionally

Company

Brunel

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