Cost Analyst

MAV Project Services • Plaquemine, LA

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About The Position

The Cost Analyst supports turnaround planning and execution by developing budgets and forecasts, tracking costs, and providing financial analysis. The role works with planning teams, Procurement, and Accounting to support cost control, accurate reporting, invoice reconciliation, and cost-saving efforts. It also contributes to cost control policies and practices, risk analysis, and turnaround closeout reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.
• At least 3 years of experience in cost control, project controls, or financial analysis within an industrial or refining environment.
• Experience with refinery, petrochemical, or manufacturing turnarounds or capital projects.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Project Controls, PMP, or AACE Cost Professional.
• Experience using cost control software such as EcoSys, Prism, or similar.
• Previous experience supporting major turnarounds valued at $10MM or more.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed turnaround budgets and cost forecasts.
• Track and report committed, accrued, and actual costs in real time.
• Ensure cost coding compliance across purchase orders, invoices, and work orders.
• Lead cost trending, variance analysis, and forecast-to-complete reporting.
• Establish and manage cost control tools, dashboards, and tracking systems.
• Provide financial input to turnaround planning teams during scope development and gate reviews.
• Work with Procurement to validate contract spend and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Reconcile vendor invoices against purchase orders and approved work.
• Support month-end and closeout reporting, including lessons learned and final cost analysis.
• Assist in developing and implementing cost control policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Participate in risk analysis related to cost escalation, delays, and contingency usage.
• Collaborate with Accounting to ensure proper cost allocations and alignment with financial reporting.

Benefits

• PTO: 108 hours per year, accrued weekly; can be used, rolled over, or paid out.
• 401(k) matching: 100% match up to 3% of contributions and 50% match of 4–5% contributions.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance options through BlueCross BlueShield.
• HSA/FSA available.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time