Cost Analyst
Usa, Texas, Port Arthur
Experience: Not applicable
Conventional Energy
Introduction
What are you going to do
Brunel Energy is recruiting a Cost Analyst to work with a major oil and gas company on a 12-month contract in Port Arthur, TX.
Responsibilities:
- Provide cost control, financial analysis, and accounting support for terminal operations and capital/maintenance activities.
- Monitor project and operational costs through financial analysis, invoice processing, accrual management, forecasting, budgeting, and SAP S/4HANA transaction management.
- Analyze cost performance, reconcile accounts, and ensure financial data integrity throughout the procure-to-pay lifecycle.
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Procurement, and Finance teams to support cost management, financial reporting, and operational decision-making.
- Prepare and present financial analyses and cost reports while ensuring accurate and timely financial records.
Essential skills and knowledge
Key Qualifications:
- Expert SAP S/4HANA transaction processing and reporting skills.
- Experience working on a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced financial and accounting acumen.
- Ability to present financial information to management and stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting LNG, oil & gas, petrochemical, industrial manufacturing, or large capital projects.
- Experience with cost management for maintenance and turnaround activities.
- Knowledge of project controls and capital project accounting.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams including Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Procurement, and Finance.
- Familiarity with Power BI or similar platforms.