Project Cost Controls Analyst

EPMA is supporting a leading enterprise client in the IT space hiring a Project Cost Controls Analyst to drive financial oversight across technology project portfolios. This role plays a critical part in ensuring IT initiatives are delivered within budget, accurately forecasted, and aligned with financial governance standards. Title Project Cost Controls Analyst Location Houston, TX (5 days onsite) Duration Long Term Contract Industry Oil & Gas W2 Only W2 Only Responsibilities Develop and manage cost plans across IT projects (labor, SaaS, cloud, vendors) Track actuals vs budget and maintain accurate forecasts (EAC) Perform variance analysis with clear root-cause insights Partner with IT Project Managers, PMO, and Finance teams Validate vendor costs (SOWs, POs, invoices) and support procurement activities Ensure compliance with financial controls and support audits Experience Required 3–6 years of project cost control / financial analysis experience Direct experience supporting IT projects (NOT construction or non-IT) Strong budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis (EAC) experience Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, financial modeling) Understanding of IT cost structures (labor, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure) Preferred Skills Experience with SAP or IBM Cognos TM1 Exposure to IT PMO or IT Finance environments Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models Experience with IT procurement and vendor cost tracking Understanding of IT portfolio or demand management #J-18808-Ljbffr