Corpus Christi
⚠️ NO C2C | NO AGENCIES | DIRECT APPLICANTS ONLY Position Summary The Cost Analyst is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on operational and project-related costs to support effective financial decision-making. This role partners with operations, procurement, project management, and finance teams to track expenditures, identify cost-saving opportunities, analyze variances, and support budgeting and forecasting efforts. Experience in refining, petrochemical, manufacturing, energy, or other industrial environments is preferred. Key Responsibilities • Analyze operational, maintenance, turnaround, and project costs to ensure accurate reporting and cost control., • Monitor actual expenditures against budgets and forecasts and investigate variances., • Prepare recurring cost reports, forecasts, and management summaries., • Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes., • Track purchase orders, commitments, invoices, and accruals., • Identify cost trends, risks, and opportunities and provide recommendations to management., • Partner with operations, maintenance, procurement, and accounting teams to gather data and improve cost visibility., • Assist with month-end close activities and financial reporting requirements., • Maintain cost tracking systems, databases, and reporting tools., • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to cost management, reporting accuracy, and business processes., • Perform ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as assigned. Qualifications Experience • 3-7 years of experience in cost analysis, project controls, financial analysis, accounting, or a related field., • Experience in refinery, petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, energy, industrial, construction, or similar environments preferred., • Experience supporting operating facilities, capital projects, maintenance activities, or turnaround events is a plus. Skills & Competencies • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail., • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel., • Ability to interpret financial and operational data and communicate findings effectively., • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms preferred., • Strong organizational and time-management skills., • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment., • Effective verbal and written communication skills., • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments. Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting refinery, petrochemical, or heavy industrial operations., • Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and variance analysis., • Experience working with large datasets and financial reporting tools such as Power BI or similar analytics platforms.