Cost Analyst
Stantec
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Cincinnati • Ohio • United States
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About the role
- Analyze project and portfolio budgets, forecasts, and Estimates at Completion (EAC), identifying trends, risks, and variances.
- Perform detailed cost variance, trend, and sensitivity analyses to support proactive corrective actions.
- Configure and review financial performance reports within existing reporting environment analytical reports, dashboards, and executive summaries focused on performance, cash flow, and funding status.
- Translate complex cost data into clear, concise insights for technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- Manage and report of Portfolio performance of key projects, within the overall Program
- Review and analyze program and project cash flow models to support reporting strategies and financial performance.
- Analyze budget, funding and spend performance
- Detailed review of performance data from Reporting Dashboards and Program Management software
- Perform QA/QC on cost data, forecasts, and assumptions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and auditability.
- Establish standardized analytical methodologies, metrics, and reporting frameworks across projects.
- Analyze cost impacts associated with scope changes, risks, and claims.
- Support change management processes through scenario analysis and what‑if modeling.
- Provide analytical input to support negotiations and decision‑making related to cost allocation and funding strategies.
- As a client representitve, with oversight responsibilities; relationship and commumication skills are of the highest importance. The ability to collaborate, communicate and work in a multi function matrix is essential.
- Partner with project managers, schedulers, finance teams, and executives to align cost analytics with program objectives.
- Act as a trusted advisor by providing objective, data‑driven insights to guide strategic decisions.
- Support development of best practices in cost analytics and program controls across the organization.
Requirements
- Advanced cost analysis, forecasting, and financial modeling
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Expertise in budgets, EAC, cash flow, and variance analysis
- Ability to communicate insights clearly and effectively
- High attention to data integrity, governance, and process improvement
- Previous experience in interpreting Dashboard data, ( PowerBi or similar ) is preferred
- Previous experience using Trimble Unity Construct (eBuilder), or similar, would be an advantage
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field
- Professional designations such as CPA or CFA are an asset
- 5 years of experience in cost accounting, financial analysis, or similar roles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial analysis software
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
Benefits
- Access to medical, dental, and vision plans
- Wellness program
- Health saving accounts
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) plan
- Employee stock purchase program
- Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Short-term/long-term disability plans
- Emergency travel benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional membership fee coverage
- Paid family leave
- Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
- Eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
- Eligible for paid sick leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
cost analysisforecastingfinancial modelingvariance analysisbudgetingcash flow analysisdata integrityprocess improvementanalytical methodologieswhat-if modeling
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillscollaborationrelationship managementattention to detailstrategic decision-makingtrustworthinessclient representationmulti-functional teamwork
Certifications
CPACFA