Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Cost Analyst, COM

Accenture

Cambridge, ON

Number of positions available : 1
Salary To be discussed
Published on April 29th, 2025
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Description

(Internal Title : Intermediate Cost Analyst)
- Develop, implement, and maintain project cost control systems aligned with internal and client requirements
- Manage and maintain the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) integrated with the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Track and analyze project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and forecasts
- Provide accurate and timely cost forecasting including monthly Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC)
- Highlight deviations, cost trends, and performance variances early to enable proactive decision-making
- Support the development and ongoing management of the Project Risk Register in collaboration with the Risk Manager and functional leads
- Analyze cost-related risks and quantify their potential financial impact (e.g., probabilistic cost risk analysis)
- Perform Monte Carlo simulations and sensitivity analysis according to project guidelines
- Support contingency planning by identifying areas of exposure and linking risk drivers to cost impacts
- Assist with scenario planning and the development of mitigation strategies
- Review and assess cost implications of change orders and design variations
- Ensure all changes are properly documented, approved, and incorporated into cost forecasts and reports
- Interface with schedulers to align cost and schedule data for integrated project reporting
- Support Earned Value Management (EVM) implementation and tracking; analyze key performance indicators such as CPI, SPI, and TCPI
- Ensure accurate alignment of progress measurement and cost reporting systems
- Generate detailed cost reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for stakeholders
- Provide visibility on cost performance by work package, discipline, and contract
- Facilitate monthly project reviews and participate in client reporting activities
- Validate contractor cost reports, invoices, and payment applications
- Track commitments and expenditures to ensure compliance with contractual terms and budgets
- Participate in project close-out processes including final cost reconciliations, claims support, and lessons learned documentation
- Complete any tasks assigned by manager or higher in an efficient and timely manner
Working Conditions
- Hybrid with 3 days in office at Cambridge, Ontario