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Cost Analyst

Job Location:

Detroit, MI - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 58 - 58

Posted: 8 September 2026 (10 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 6 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Monitors and analyzes project cost estimates expenditures and forecasts. Identiﬁes areas of cost savings opportunities and alerts management of any cost variances.

Collects maintains and analyzes planned vs. actual cost for assigned capital projects.
Reports variances to project management team with detailed commentary to support process outputs.
Assist the project management team as needed in the overall financial processes.
Supports contract administration in the change control process by performing cost reviews.
Reports & analyzes key performance metrics; prepare ad hoc analyses as requested by project management.
Alert Project Managers and management of potential project overruns and provide recommendations on forecast placeholders.
Review project charges for inaccuracies or mischarges.
Review progress payments to ensure there is a clear understanding of when the milestone will be met and expenses should be accounted for.

Bachelors degree in Business Accounting or Finance with 5 years of job-relevant experience

Other Qualifications
Preferred

5 years of financial experience
MBA and/or CPA
Professional certification in cost control (Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering or equivalent);
Experience in operating system software utilized by the Corporation (e.g Maximo SAP R/3 SRM BW)
Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) certification
Proficient in Earned Value Analysis
Provides weekly reporting Purchase Order analysis
Attend construction field updates and apply progress towards data
Proficient in Excel - Power Query
Expertise with utilizing Databases
SAP Work Mgt system
Exposure to Primavera P6
Analysis of Unbilled Liabilities Timing
Experience with PowerBI

Written and verbal communication & advocacy skills consistent with the ability to present results of projects & research to all levels of the business unit and engage in persuasive written & verbal interaction.
Intermediate-to-advanced analytical and project management skills.
Working knowledge of financial & economic analysis project & risk management.
Ability to analyze complex financial data & develop optimal recommendations & solutions.
Ability to work in a team and/or matrixed structure supporting multiple clients procedures & policy.
Copes with multiple demands from superiors and/or subordinates & peers in a positive and evenhanded fashion; displays a calm demeanor under pressure.
Well-developed organization and planning skills (typically acquired through at least 5 years of experience).
Ability to apply project planning & implementation and/or continuous improvement principles (typically acquired through several years of experience in these areas) to affect tangible positive outcomes.
Proficiency in Excel Word and SAP sufficient to apply/support them with minimal instruction or guidance; this level of proficiency is typically attainable through 3 year(s) of substantive experience with the applications