Lead Cost Analyst

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Lead Cost Analyst on an 8 month Contract, based in Warwick.

This role is INSIDE IR35

You will work with the project team to identify the available information and the gaps and define what is needed to improve the quality of the available data for the purpose of defining the unit cost.

You will also create and deliver cost intelligence reports and presentations to relevant internal functions and business units

Day to day what this role entails:

• Identify, extract and validate cost data from different data sources (SAP, FACC, G35, delivery teams and Activity Schedules)
• Apportion Overhead costs to the assets delivered as part of projects
• Identify the Equipment units (and UIDs) delivered in the project. Analyse the differentiators and intervention types for the equipment units
• Perform cost allocation as per the equipment units (and UIDs), differentiators and intervention types as appropriate
• Analyse cost divisions /cost breakdown and capture discrepancies. Analyse overheads and Apply defined business validation rules
• Query cost data and resolve queries to a satisfactory conclusion with relevant internal functions and business units

Key capabilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with proven ability in developing strong working relationships quickly and effectively, strong negotiating and influencing skills across all levels of the organisation including external stakeholders
• Ability to communication effectively, complex issues in a clear and concise manner, make persuasive presentations for internal or external audiences at all levels
• Ability to work on own initiative, flexible, dynamic and self-motivated

Essential experience:

• Experience of working with cost data, working to rules for cost allocation/apportionment, using cost estimation techniques, variance analysis of standard and actual costs.
• Ability to accurately work with high volumes of data and adopt all best practices associated with storing, manipulating and handling data.
• Experience of working on core cost systems (SAP) plus high level of competence in using MS Excel.