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TALENT Software Services · 1 month ago

Senior Project Cost Analyst

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

TALENT Software Services is in search of a Senior Project Cost Analyst for a contract position in Detroit, MI. The role involves managing the financial aspects of complex projects, developing financial forecasts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.

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Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate efforts with project teams and cross-functional teams, including controllers, estimators, logistics, supply chain, and governance, to ensure successful execution of project cost management strategies across a broad portfolio of projects

Serve as a primary point of contact for contracted field staff, field personnel, and vendors, providing oversight, resolving complex issues, and ensuring project milestones are achieved efficiently. Conduct site visits to validate progress and address escalated concerns

Utilize robust knowledge of construction methodologies and project management gating systems to guide teams through project phases, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and best practices

Lead detailed budget tracking, resource planning, and operational execution, including crew coordination and material management, identifying opportunities for cost optimization and risk mitigation

Lead the review and approval process and gating requests, ensuring compliance with spend controls and strategic alignment with project goals

Ensure the timely closure of Internal Orders (IOs) and maintain accountability for the accuracy and compliance of financial reporting processes

Develop and refine detailed financial forecasts, provide comprehensive variance analyses and actionable insights to inform executive decision-making and ensure project performance alignment

Establish and maintain processes for monitoring key performance metrics, delivering high-impact reports, and conducting in-depth analyses to support project management and field operations

Lead efforts to forecast and optimize labor requirements, material procurement, inventory management, and contractor crew scheduling to ensure efficient project execution and cost-effectiveness

Manage escalations by overseeing the most complex projects, serving as a key point of contact for stakeholders, and providing expertise in SAP systems, credit memos, and tax memos

Qualification

Financial analysisCost control certificationProject managementSAPExcelCollaborationProblem-solvingCommunication

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Project Management or Construction Management with 6 years of job-relevant experience in construction management, project management, financial analysis, accounting, scheduling, or estimating

Preferred

MBA, CPA, and/or Master's in Accounting, Finance, Project Management, Construction Management

Experience within project controls (scheduling and estimating)

Professional certification in cost control (Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering or equivalent)

Working knowledge of financial analysis, project and risk management

Analyze complex financial data and develop optimal recommendations and solutions to senior leadership

Collaborate within a 'team' and/or 'matrixed' structure, supporting multiple clients, procedures & policy

Proficiency in Excel and SAP is sufficient to apply/support senior project cost analysts and leadership

Experience in operating system software utilized by the Corporation (e.g. Maximo, SAP R/3, SRM, BW)

Ability to apply project planning & implementation and/or continuous improvement principles (typically acquired through several years of experience in these areas) to affect tangible, positive outcomes

Ability to present financial results and analysis to all levels of the business unit