Cost Analyst

Job#: 3022123

Job Description:

Cost Analyst

Location: Houston, TX

Schedule: Onsite

Work: Initially contract, ability to convert to full-time hire

Summary:

The Cost Controls Analyst will be responsible for establishing and implementing cost / project controls system, provide guidance and consultation to execution team, and perform cost and budgetary analysis, among other functions for Post-Stim projects. This person must be a self-starter and should have excellent communications and organizational skills, team-building know-how and project execution experience utilizing project controls and budgetary systems.

Job Duties:

Establish, implement, and continuously improve cost and project controls systems, tools, and methodologies.

Conduct detailed cost, financial, and variance analysis to support Execution Planning & Performance and Post-Stim execution 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 to support budgeting, forecasting, KPI measurement, and cost reporting.

Write, maintain, and optimize SQL queries to extract, validate, 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 into project and financial performance.

Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual cost and performance reports.

Analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and investigate cost deviations to identify trends, anomalies, and root causes.

Serve as a subject matter expert for cost and financial data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and data integrity across systems.

Provide data-driven insights to identify business challenges, propose solutions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain strong working relationships across all levels of the organization.

Perform additional duties or analysis projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or a related field (required).

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, including:

o SQL for querying, data extraction, and validation

o Power BI, Spotfire, or similar BI tools

o Data analysis, interpretation, and visualization

Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial and operational data and produce accurate forecasts and insights.

Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate technical information for various audiences.

Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Proven collaboration and leadership skills within multidisciplinary teams.

Highly detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.