Project Cost Controls Analyst

Description

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.

Title:Project Cost Controls Analyst

Location: Houston, TX (5 days onsite)

Duration: Long Term Contract

Industry: Oil & Gas

W2 Only

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

Experience Required:

• 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)

Preferred Skills:

• 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

HOW YOU'LL GROW AT EPMA

We believe in the investment of our people. Strong client results and company growth is a direct result of our focus on personal growth for every single employee. With regular reviews and measurable development plans, we help you focus on the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. From on-the-job learning to professional development programs, we help you to grow throughout your career and ready you for the opportunities that lie ahead.

EPMA'S CULTURE

BE INSPIRED our 10 core values are at the forefront of everything we do. We take pride in investing in the development of our people, because they are part of the EPMA family and DNA. Call us old fashioned, but we believe in building talent, and we take pride in preparing our future leaders and innovators. You will find a fun, exciting and rewarding career at EPMA.

ABOUT EPMA

Since 2010, EPMA has quickly earned credibility as a trusted leader in Project and Portfolio Management Services helping local businesses to Global 50 companies deliver projects with greater efficiency and success. Our ability to attract the most talented people and empower them to make a difference for our clients is part of what makes EPMA one of the Top Companies to work for in Texas, and one of the Best and Brightest companies to work for in the nation. We are also on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest growing, privately held companies in America today.

EPMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassments of Any Kind: EPMA is made up of a very diverse group of individuals representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. At EPMA, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. EPMA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.