Senior Project Cost Analyst - Transmission and Distribution

About the Role

As a Senior Project Cost Analyst at Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you will develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and estimate-at-completion projections throughout the project lifecycle. You’ll monitor expenditures, prepare cost reports, and support financial decision-making for utility and large infrastructure projects onsite with clients. What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and estimate-at-completion projections throughout the project lifecycle.

• Monitor project expenditures and analyze budget performance against approved funding.

• Prepare routine cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and executive project financial summaries.

• Support project managers with cost forecasting, contingency management, and financial decision-making.

• Evaluate project trends, change orders, and potential cost impacts to identify risks and opportunities.

• Assist in the preparation and review of project authorization packages, budget revisions, and funding requests.

• Support project controls activities by integrating cost and schedule information to improve forecasting accuracy.

• Maintain project cost documentation and ensure compliance with client financial controls and governance requirements.

• Participate in project meetings and communicate cost performance, financial risks, and recommended corrective actions.

• Promote continuous improvement of cost management processes, reporting, and project controls practices. What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business-related field or six (6) years of equivalent related work experience; in addition to the minimum experience requirement, may be substituted for a degree.

• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in project cost analysis, project controls, or capital project financial management supporting utility or large infrastructure capital projects.

• Strong understanding of project budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, change management, and estimate-at-completion methodologies.

• Experience interpreting project financial information and communicating cost performance to project leadership.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.

• Experience supporting electric transmission and distribution capital programs with an EPC firm.

• Experience with SAP, Maximo, Power BI, Primavera P6, Cognos, or similar enterprise project controls systems.

• Understanding of earned value management principles and integrated cost and schedule reporting.

• Familiarity with utility capital governance processes and financial controls.

• Professional certifications such as AACE Certified Cost Professional (CCP), AACE Certified Cost Technician (CCT), or other relevant project controls certifications are preferred. Nice to Have

• Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.

• Experience with SAP, Maximo, Power BI, Primavera P6, Cognos, or similar enterprise project controls systems.

• Earned value management principles and integrated cost and schedule reporting familiarity.

• Utility capital governance processes and financial controls familiarity.

• AACE CCP/CCT or other project controls certifications. Compensation & Benefits

• Salary and benefits vary by country and role; please check with your recruiter for details.

• Accenture is committed to equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations where needed.