LanceSoft, Inc. · 1 month ago
Senior Project Cost Analyst
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$35/hr - $42/hr
6+ years expLanceSoft, Inc. is a company specializing in project management and financial oversight. They are seeking a Senior Project Cost Analyst to manage the financial aspects of complex projects, develop financial forecasts, and provide insights for project execution and cost optimization.
Information Technology
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
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting, Finance, Project Management or Construction Management
6 years of job relevant experience in construction management, project management, financial analysis, accounting, scheduling, or estimating
Proficiency in Excel and SAP 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 to affect tangible, positive outcomes
Ability to present financial results and analysis to all levels of the business unit
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
Company
LanceSoft, Inc.
Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a pioneer in delivering top-notch Global Workforce Solutions and IT Services to a diverse clientele.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Ram Karuppusamy
Chairman & CEO
Simon Dealy
Chief Financial Officer
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