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IT Cost Analyst

Motion
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/6/2026 CLOSED ON 3/9/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Cost Analyst position at Motion?

Summary

The IT Cost Analyst supports Motion’s IT leadership by contributing to world class expense analyses and providing thought-provoking, value-adding insight into business performance. The IT Cost Analyst assists with the identification of operational improvement opportunities and drives decision-making by collecting, managing, analyzing, and disseminating cost information and analyses.

Job Duties

  • Designs and implements cost models and key performance indicator (KPI) reports to drive value in the IT organization.
  • Analyzes profit & loss statements, explaining variances in performance and monitoring actions to ensure delivery of financial commitments for each IT department.
  • Prepares and participates in cost and operational discussions with IT leaders.
  • Partners with various IT department leaders to drive additional cost controls through analysis and reporting.
  • Acts as a liaison with Motion Finance to help inform IT spend forecast and long-term outlook.
  • Coordinates with Motion Finance to identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and dashboards.
  • Increases productivity by developing automated reporting and modeling tools.
  • Assists in the creation of IT executive presentations.
  • Leads and participates in ad-hoc projects assigned by IT leaders.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics from an accredited institution and two (2) to five (5) years of related experience in Finance, Accounting or Business Analysis/Planning. Typically requires experience with data modeling, analysis, and data visualization/business intelligence tools.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Advanced experience in PowerPoint and Excel to include pivot tables and complex formulas.
  • Must possess proven ability at problem-solving.
  • Must possess the ability to identify and communicate solutions to complex business opportunities in a time-critical environment.
  • Must be highly organized and detail-oriented.

Physical Demands

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: None required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: No Supervisory Responsibility

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: No

Company Information

Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

DISCLAIMER: This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.

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