Cost Analyst

Brunel Energy is recruiting a Cost Analyst to work with a major oil and gas company on a 12-month contract in Port Arthur, TX.

• Provide cost control, financial analysis, and accounting support for terminal operations and capital/maintenance activities.
• Monitor project and operational costs through financial analysis, invoice processing, accrual management, forecasting, budgeting, and SAP S/4
  
  HANA transaction management.
• Analyze cost performance, reconcile accounts, and ensure financial data integrity throughout the procure-to-pay lifecycle.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Procurement, and Finance teams to support cost management, financial reporting, and operational decision-making.
• Prepare and present financial analyses and cost reports while ensuring accurate and timely financial records.

• Expert SAP S/4
  
  HANA transaction processing and reporting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Advanced financial and accounting acumen.
• Ability to effectively present financial information to management and operational stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across departments.
• High level of integrity and commitment to confidentiality.

• Experience supporting LNG, oil & gas, petrochemical, industrial manufacturing, or large capital projects.
• Experience with cost management for maintenance and turnaround activities.
• Knowledge of project controls and capital project accounting.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Procurement, and Finance.
• Familiarity with financial reporting tools such as Power BI or similar business intelligence platforms.