Cost Analyst

.Why join us?It's an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data, and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships, and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive. We need energetic, passionate, and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalisWe are seeking a Cost Analyst to join our team in Toledo, OH.About UsAtkinsRéalis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.How will you contribute to the team?Track and organize site operational expense (Opex) spend in alignment with desired departmental cost breakdown structure.Analyze operational expenses and cost transactions against departmental budgets and forecast assumptions.Ensure documented expenses are recorded and settling accurately to appropriate departmental cost centers and sub-projects.Provide detailed financial analysis and reports of expenses to departmental budget owners, including breakdowns of costs, forecasts, period variances.Create detailed reports on ad-hoc basis based on necessitation.Assist with the preparation of work orders to facilitate the generation of purchase orders and other settlements.Collaborate with budget owners to identify continuous improvement initiatives to increase operational efficiencies and evaluate cost reductions opportunities.Develop, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to management and departmental/cost center budget owners.Collaborate with Opex budget and cost center owners to understand cost break down structures and identify areas for improvement for enhanced cost visibility.Spearhead continuous improvement opportunities for process improvements, reporting streamlining, and accrual validation.Report monthly on departmental financial status to key stakeholders, summarizing analysis.Ensure operational departments understand and follow financial policies and procedures.What will you contribute?Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field