Project Controls Analyst

Olin • Independence, MO

81d • $77,600 - $90,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Project Controls Analyst to support strategic budget management, financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions. This role will focus on driving actionable insights, supporting budgeting efforts, and delivering accurate financial reports to guide decision-making across departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a Business related field; Finance or Accounting preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of finance and/or project management experience; Experience in a manufacturing or defense-related industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, GAAP, and financial modeling.
• Proficiency with ERP systems including or similar to Deltek Costpoint, IBM Cognos, or Hyland OnBase and advanced Excel skills.
• Familiarity with government contracting or DoD financial compliance is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis for assigned projects.
• Help to develop and maintain dashboards and financial reports to support project performance tracking.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support budgeting, forecasting, pricing models, proposals, and project cost controls.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across multiple financial systems.
• Perform schedule-cost integration by aligning basic timelines with financial baselines leveraging Microsoft Project data.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis requests from leadership and project stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees