Project Cost Analyst

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Project Controls Analyst / Cost Analyst to support financial operations for a large utility client. This role is accounting‑heavy and process‑driven, focused on cost tracking, accruals, forecasting, and financial compliance rather than schedule management.

• Cost Accounting & Accruals:
  Perform monthly accruals, cost reconciliations, and variance analysis across a high volume of active projects
• Budgeting & Forecasting:
  Support preparation and maintenance of project budgets, forecasts, and financial plans, ensuring alignment with actuals
• Cost Tracking:
  Track actual costs, manage project authorizations, and monitor spend against budget using SAP and internal financial systems
• Financial Reporting:
  Prepare recurring financial reports related to forecast accuracy, authorization usage, contingency tracking, and project aging
• Process Execution:
  Support routine, repeatable accounting processes including monthly close activities, financial updates, and status reporting
• Project Financial Support:
  Partner with Project Managers, Directors, and vendors to resolve budget discrepancies, accrual issues, and authorization gaps early
• Compliance & Documentation:
  Maintain accurate financial documentation, support audit readiness, and ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting standards

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• 3-5 years of experience in project controls, cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, accrual accounting, and cost control methodologies.
• Ability to work with debits/credits and general ledger concepts.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables) and SAP.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in construction or engineering projects.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with utility companies.