Senior Cost Analyst

Aston Carter • Levis, QC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for developing and maintaining detailed cost and pricing models for new builds, conversions, and repair projects by analyzing historical project data, supplier quotes, and market trends. The position works closely with cross-functional teams including business development, procurement, operations, and finance to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and support bid submissions with accurate cost breakdowns aligned to client specifications and contract requirements.

Requirements

• Cost analysis, Power BI, forecasting, advanced Excel skills.
• 3 years of experience with costing, financial modeling, forecasting.
• Bilingual in French and English.
• Financial analysis, variance analysis, estimation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in costing, pricing analysis, and financial modeling.
• Strong expertise in cost accounting principles, margin analysis, and contract structures (fixed price, time & materials, cost-plus).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI; experience with ProPricer estimating software and Oracle ERP systems considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and govern detailed cost models for new builds, conversions, and repair projects.
• Analyze historical project data, supplier quotations, and market trends to produce accurate cost estimates and support pricing strategies.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with business development, procurement, operations, and finance to gather inputs and validate cost assumptions.
• Build pricing models and support bid submissions with detailed cost breakdowns aligned to client specifications and contractual requirements.
• Perform advanced pricing analysis, including scenario modeling and risk assessments, to support decision-making.
• Monitor project cost performance and deliver variance analysis to drive cost control and continuous improvement.
• Maintain estimating dashboards and tools using Power BI, MS Excel, and ProPricer while ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior