Senior Analyst, Cost Controls

The AES Corporation

. Partner with project managers to publish and maintain project budgets and forecasts .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $87,000 - $104,550 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning and analysis, cost control, and budget management, with proficiency in SAP and advanced Microsoft Excel. Strong analytical skills and a continuous improvement mindset are essential for optimizing financial processes and ensuring project accountability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial Planning And Analysis (FP&A)Cost ControlSAP ProficiencyAdvanced Microsoft ExcelAnalytical And Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Budget ManagementVariance AnalysisCapital Expenditures (CapEx)Operational Expenditures (OpEx)Financial ReportingAccrualsCost Breakdown Structure (CBS/WBS)Data ReconciliationContinuous ImprovementForecasting

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAttention To DetailProactive MindsetResourcefulness

Tools & Technologies

SAPPower BIERP Tools

Industry Keywords

Energy SectorInfrastructure SectorFinancial Close ProcessesCost TransparencyProject Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with project managers to publish and maintain project budgets and forecasts
Monitor and report on capital expenditures (CapEx) and operational expenditures (OpEx) against approved budgets
Perform monthly variance analysis and provide insights on cost drivers and trends
Support budget reallocation, budget increase, and contingency drawdown requests while ensuring compliance with internal controls and board approval thresholds
Maintain and reconcile project actual, commitment, and forecast data in SAP within the cost breakdown structure (CBS/WBS)
Assist in monthly and quarterly financial close processes, including accruals and reporting deliverables
Collaborate with Accounting and Accounts Payable to improve data accuracy and reporting processes
Contribute to continuous improvement of cost control processes and tools, including Power BI dashboards and SAP enhancements
Support the financial execution of capital projects across development and construction
Collaborate with project managers, developers, and finance leadership to ensure cost transparency and accountability and deliver projects on time and on budget

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field
2–4 years of experience in FP&A, Cost Control, or Business Intelligence, preferably in the energy or infrastructure sector
Proficiency in SAP or similarly complex ERP tool; SAP Investment Management and SAP Funds Management modules preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel user required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work cross-functionally
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proactive and resourceful with a continuous improvement mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life insurance
401(k) eligibility
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave