Job Description
One of Insight Global’s major clients are seeking a Cost Analyst to support capital projects at an electric utility company with multiple power generations sites across the state. Selected individuals will be responsible for the following:
• Track and analyze capital project costs against approved budgets, identifying variances and forecasting cost-to-complete.
• Prepare and maintain accruals, commitments, and monthly close support to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Partner with project managers, engineering, and procurement to validate estimates, invoices, and contractor billings.
• Develop cost reports and dashboards to support capital governance, regulatory requirements, and leadership reviews.
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Required Skills & Experience
• Hands-on experience tracking CAPEX budgets, forecasts, commitments, and cost-to-complete for large infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of accruals, variance analysis, monthly close processes, and capital vs. expense treatment under accrual accounting.
• Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, formulas, lookups) and experience producing clear cost reports and dashboards for project and leadership teams.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Experience within the utility/energy sector
• Bachelor’s degree
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.