Cost Analyst - IT Projects - On-Site Houston

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain detailed project cost plans including labor, software, hardware, cloud, and vendor costs
• Track actuals against budget and forecast and monitor burn rates
• Prepare Estimate at Completion (EAC) and portfolio-level forecasts
• Perform variance analysis with clear root-cause insights
• Evaluate financial impact of scope changes and re-baselines
• Partner with Project Managers and Scrum Masters to align financials with delivery plans
• Review and validate vendor invoices, statements of work, and purchase orders
• Track vendor spend and ensure alignment with contract terms
• Support IT procurement including SaaS, cloud, and consulting
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and governance
• Support audits and maintain financial traceability
• Assist with project closeout and cost reconciliation

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• 3 to 6 years experience in project cost controls, financial analysis, or IT project environments
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, financial modeling, and advanced formulas
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of IT cost drivers including labor, software and SaaS licensing, and cloud and infrastructure costs

• Experience with SAP and IBM Cognos TM1
• Exposure to IT portfolio or demand management
• Background in PMO or IT Finance environments