Job Description

An O&G client in the Woodlands, TX is looking for a Senior Cost Analyst to join their team. This role is an ongoing contract role that will be renewed on an annual basis. This role works a hybrid (tues-thurs in office, mon & fri remote) 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. The Senior Cost Analyst will support cost control and financial analysis within the Facilities Engineering organization. This role is responsible for tracking multiple projects, ensuring effective cost monitoring, and providing insightful financial reporting to project stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cost control within the Oil & Gas industry, specifically in Construction or Operations (Gulf of America preferred).

Cost Control & Financial Analysis:

*Track and analyze costs across multiple projects within the Facilities Engineering organization.

*Interface with Project Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to ensure accurate cost monitoring, analysis, and reporting.

*Provide day-to-day monitoring and analysis of project budgets and actuals to maintain financial accuracy.

*Conduct detailed invoice reviews to verify accuracy and alignment with project budgets.

*Perform scenario analysis and prepare financial presentations as requested by management.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting:

*Assist in the development of project cost estimates and benchmarking data.

*Generate regular cost reports highlighting key financial metrics, cost variances, and trends.

*Prepare monthly variance analyses for budget, Value of Work Done (VOWD), and forecast.

*Perform monthly updates to the Gulf of America (GoA) Project Forecast models.

*Review project scope changes to ensure adequate budget allocation.

*Regularly align vendor forecasts with cost models.

*Collaborate with the scheduling team to maintain an integrated cost-schedule project plan.

Additional Support & Compliance:

*Support ad hoc projects and cost control initiatives as required.

*Ensure compliance with company financial policies and reporting deadlines.

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Skills and Requirements

Minimum 10 years of cost control experience in Construction or Operations within the Oil & Gas industry (Gulf of America preferred)

Broad technical knowledge of project controls regarding Planning and Cost Control

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial modeling and analysis

Bachelors degree in Finance, Construction, Business, or equivalent experience Knowledge of Contruent (Prism) cost management tool

Experience with SAP Financials and Materials Management modules null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.