Cost Analyst

Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.

Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

As a member of Assystem, you’ll be part of a team driving the low‑carbon energy future. We’re ranked second globally in nuclear engineering, offering you the chance to work on world‑class projects like Hinkley Point C. Together, we’ll innovate and shape tomorrow’s energy solutions.

This hybrid role is suited to candidates able to commute to project locations or relocate nearby, with support available. You will provide cost management, forecasting and performance reporting support within the Quality PMO. Working closely with your future team, you will help ensure quality programmes are financially controlled and effectively governed.

• Develop and maintain cost tracking systems for quality programme management activities.
• Monitor expenditure against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances and emerging risks.
• Produce monthly, quarterly and annual forecasts supporting project financial planning cycles.
• Analyse cost impacts related to audits, corrective actions and regulatory commitments.
• Generate performance dashboards and management reports for senior stakeholder review.
• Develop KPIs and metrics supporting Quality PMO performance monitoring and governance.
• Identify cost risks and opportunities, supporting mitigation and efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with quality, finance, project controls and supply chain teams across the programme.
• Ensure compliance with project financial procedures, governance standards and audit requirements.
• Maintain accurate, auditable records supporting PMO governance and continuous improvement activities.
• Strong experience in cost analysis, project controls, finance or PMO environments.
• Experience working on large‑scale infrastructure, engineering, construction or energy projects.
• Proven ability to produce financial forecasts and performance reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex datasets and identify trends.
• Experience managing budgets, variance analysis and cost performance monitoring processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI for reporting and analysis.
• Ability to maintain accuracy, governance compliance and auditable financial records.
• Degree in finance, accounting, project controls or related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as APM PMQ or PRINCE2 certification.
• Experience with in the UK nuclear sector or highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of nuclear quality assurance and regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Databricks and PMO governance reporting processes.

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Project Controls, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Professional Qualifications (Desirable) - APM PMQ or PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner.
• Strong experience in cost analysis, project controls, PMO, finance, or commercial management roles.
• Experience working on large‑scale infrastructure, engineering, energy, construction, or nuclear projects.
• Experience producing financial forecasts and performance reports.
• Experience managing budgets and analysing cost performance.
• Experience using project controls and reporting systems.
• Experience working within complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to identify trends and anomalies.
• Excellent problem‑solving capability.
• Ability to interpret complex datasets and provide meaningful insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to present information to senior stakeholders.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel.
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