Cost Analyst

Schedule

Onsite

Initially contract, ability to convert to full‑time hire

Houston, TX

The Cost Controls Analyst will establish and implement cost / project controls systems, guide the execution team, and perform cost and budgetary analysis for Post‑Stim projects. The role requires a self‑starter with excellent communication, organizational, team‑building, and project execution skills.

• Establish, implement, and continuously improve cost and project controls systems, tools, and methodologies.
• Conduct detailed cost, financial, and variance analysis to support planning and performance teams.
• Support Post‑Stim execution teams with AFE creation/revisions, cost estimating, planning, contracting, scheduling, and performance tracking.
• Develop advanced Excel models and analytical frameworks for budgeting, forecasting, KPI measurement, and cost reporting.
• Write, maintain, and optimize SQL queries to extract and analyze large datasets from enterprise systems.
• Create automated dashboards and reporting tools using Power BI, Spotfire, or similar platforms to provide real‑time visibility.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual cost and performance reports.
• Analyze KPIs and investigate cost deviations to identify trends and root causes.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert for cost and financial data, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
• Provide data‑driven insights to identify business challenges and support improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to maintain strong relationships across all levels.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in cost control, financial analysis, accounting, project controls, or a related analytical role.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, data modeling).
• Strong technical skills: SQL, Power BI/Spotfire, data analysis and visualization.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial and operational data and produce accurate forecasts and insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Proven collaboration and leadership skills within multidisciplinary teams.
• Highly detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities.

Apex Systems is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.