Cost Analyst

You’ve Never Been Satisfied with \"Good Enough.\" You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll do exactly that. You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before. You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future. Because “good enough” builds the past. You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm. Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects As Accenture continues to grow, you may see a variety of new career opportunities, and depending on the role and location you may be directed to apply through Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects LLP or one of our other legal entities - Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC or Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Inc., with benefits varying by country and role, so please check with your recruiter for details. THE WORK: You’ll perform project cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling for major Utility New Gas Generation projects throughout development, construction, commissioning, and project closeout. You’ll interface with internal and external project team members, including project managers, engineering teams, construction teams, contractors, finance, accounting, procurement, and other stakeholders to support effective cost monitoring, analysis, forecasting, and reporting. You’ll build and maintain project cost models, budgets, and forecasts and perform scenario analyses to evaluate potential project outcomes and support management decision-making. You’ll prepare and maintain project cash flow estimates and monthly cost forecasts, including Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC), and analyze changes from prior forecasts. You’ll provide day-to-day monitoring and analysis of project commitments, expenditures, accruals, forecasts, budgets, and variances and identify emerging trends that could affect overall project cost performance. You’ll utilize systems and analytical tools such as Cognos, Power BI, Maximo, PowerPlan, Excel, and other project and financial systems to perform analyses, interpret project data, and develop management reports and presentations. You’ll support the development and execution of Cost Quantitative Risk Analyses (QRA), including evaluation of cost uncertainty and contingency requirements. You’ll support the project Change Management process by evaluating the cost implications of proposed and approved changes and ensuring approved changes are appropriately reflected in project budgets and forecasts. You’ll provide Cost Management expertise by identifying process and data gaps, recommending corrective actions, and supporting continuous improvement of project cost engineering standards, tools, processes, and reporting. You’ll support the development and maintenance of project issue and risk registers and participate in the identification, assessment, and management of project cost risks. You’ll create project performance metrics, dashboards, and reports that provide project leadership with clear visibility into budget, actual costs, commitments, forecasts, variances, contingency, risks, and emerging cost trends. You’ll demonstrate a commitment to safety through active participation in safety meetings, safety inspections, and field observations where applicable. Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite in St. Louis, Missouri, with our clients and project partners to enable delivery and cultivate strong client relationships. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline, OR equivalent related work experience Experience developing and maintaining project budgets, forecasts, cash flows, commitments, actual costs, accruals, and cost performance reporting for megaprojects (>$500M) within the process industries (e.g. power, refining, chemical, O&G, mining) Experience developing and maintaining Estimate to Complete (ETC), Estimate at Completion (EAC), project cash flow, contingency, and multi-year capital forecasts and experience performing project cost variance and trend analysis and developing forecasts based on project performance, commitments, schedule, risk, and emerging project conditions Understanding of the relationship between project schedules and cost forecasts and the ability to incorporate schedule information into project cost analysis and forecasting and understanding of commercial agreements, contracting strategies, and their implications for project cost management and forecasting Advanced analytical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Ability to communicate complex financial and project cost information clearly to project managers, project leadership, contractors, and other stakeholders BONUS POINTS TO HAVE: 4+ years of demonstratable project cost analysis or cost controls experience supporting large Utility New Gas Generation projects, including Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) and/or Simple Cycle Gas Turbine projects for a utility/owner, EPC contractor, engineering firm, or other major project delivery organization Experience supporting projects executed under EPC, EPCM, multi-prime, or other major capital project contracting strategies Experience with Cognos, Power BI, Maximo, and PowerPlan or similar enterprise financial, asset management, project controls, and reporting systems Experience performing forensic cost analysis and identifying trends, anomalies, forecast risks, and potential budget deviations across complex capital projects and exxperience supporting Cost Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA), contingency analysis, and the integration of cost, schedule, and risk information Experience preparing and maintaining project cost documentation to support regulatory proceedings, prudency reviews, audits, Change Orders, claims, depositions, and other contractual or legal requirements MBA or other relevant advanced degree AACE International Certified Cost Technician (CCT), Certified Cost Professional (CCP), or other relevant AACE certification $100,000 - $140,000 a year Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. 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For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity and Aff Accenture is an EEO and Aff Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Accenture I&CP offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a 401(k) with employer match; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off and holidays; paid maternity and parental caregiver leave; adoption and surrogacy assistance; supplemental insurance plans; an employee assistance program; legal resources; and identity theft protection. Benefits eligibility may vary by state, country, and role. Please connect with your recruiter for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr