Project Cost Controls Analyst

EPMA • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

EPMA is supporting a leading enterprise client in the IT space hiring a Project Cost Controls Analyst to drive financial oversight across technology project portfolios. This role plays a critical part in ensuring IT initiatives are delivered within budget, accurately forecasted, and aligned with financial governance standards.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of project cost control / financial analysis experience
• Direct experience supporting IT projects (NOT construction or non-IT)
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis (EAC) experience
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, financial modeling)
• Understanding of IT cost structures (labor, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP or IBM Cognos TM1
• Exposure to IT PMO or IT Finance environments
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models
• Experience with IT procurement and vendor cost tracking
• Understanding of IT portfolio or demand management

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage cost plans across IT projects (labor, SaaS, cloud, vendors)
• Track actuals vs budget and maintain accurate forecasts (EAC)
• Perform variance analysis with clear root-cause insights
• Partner with IT Project Managers, PMO, and Finance teams
• Validate vendor costs (SOWs, POs, invoices) and support procurement activities
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and support audits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed