Cost Analyst

Brunel is hiring a Senior Cost Analyst to work with one of our Oil and Gas clients in Houston, TX on a long term contract.

Location - Onsite in West Houston (Westchase area)

Contract Duration - 1 year with potential to extend

Schedule - Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 days remote)

Requirements

• Perform monthly budget analysis, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and accruals.
• Review project actuals and provide variance analysis against forecasts.
• Track non-labor costs by Purchase Order and analyze spending trends.
• Develop and maintain monthly forecasts for project reporting.
• Support cost control and financial oversight of EPC contracts, including forecasting and approvals.
• Review EPC and third-party contractor invoices and complete required checklists.
• Support change order reviews with focus on cost and cash flow impacts.
• Coordinate with the Progress Team to track milestones, progress, and payment forecasts.
• Support milestone approval processes and present status in weekly project meetings.
• Input purchase requisitions and track project local spend.
• Coordinate with Accounting, Accounts Payable, Cash Management, and FP&A to support payments and cash calls.
• Maintain cost control tools and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide ad hoc cost analysis and support site cost-related activities as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in project cost control, cost analysis, or project controls roles.
• Experience developing and managing WBS, ETC, and EAC.
• Experience supporting EPC contracts and large capital projects.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and cost management systems.
• Solid understanding of project finance, cost control principles, and GAAP.
• Working knowledge of project scheduling and progress measurement concepts.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work cross-functionally.