Cost Analyst

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
 

We have successfully delivered large infrastructure projects across Canada since 2001.  Our leadership and expertise span the entire value chain from research and development through construction, operation and maintenance of projects.  Currently involved in some of Canada’s largest infrastructure projects, ACCIONA delivers solutions that contribute to the economic and social progress of the communities in which it operates. www.acciona.ca 

The Cost Analyst plays a key role within the Commercial department by transforming project cost data into actionable insights. This role focuses on data integration, analysis, and visualization to enhance cost forecasting accuracy, monitor financial performance, and support strategic decision-making.

Working cross-functionally with Finance, Procurement, Project Controls, and Construction Management, the analyst ensures data consistency across systems and develops scalable reporting solutions to improve cost visibility and project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cost forecasting through data-driven models, scenario analysis, and predictive insights.

• Design and optimize data structures aligned with the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) to improve reporting efficiency and traceability.

• Develop and maintain automated cost reporting tools, dashboards, and data models to support project performance tracking.

• Ensure data quality, governance, and standardization across project control systems.

• Analyze cost data (actuals, commitments, forecasts) to identify trends, variances, and financial risks.

• Integrate and reconcile data from multiple sources (ERP systems, procurement tools, scheduling platforms) to ensure consistency and reliability.

• Collaborate with project teams to translate business requirements into analytical solutions and reporting outputs.

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including earned value metrics, and provide insights on project performance.

• Support change management analysis by quantifying cost impacts using historical data and trend analysis.

• Track and allocate project expenses, ensuring proper cost code assignment and alignment with budgeted work items.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in data analysis, project controls, or cost control within construction or infrastructure projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Data Analytics, Finance, Economics, or related field.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel; strong experience with SQL and data manipulation.

• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

• Understanding of cost control principles, budgeting, and forecasting in project environments.

• Familiarity with earned value management (EVM) and project scheduling concepts (CPM).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Canada, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.