Turner & Townsend is seeking a Cost Specialist / Cost Engineer that is an experienced and analytical individual to join our Oil & Gas Pipeline client. This role will be responsible for the preparation and support of regular operational cost reports and ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of reports. Furthermore, this individual will be responsible for collaborating with the wider business in the aggregation of financial information to assist in the documentation, review, and communication.   Work in office as necessary (downtown Chicago, IL)  Duties Include:  Track financial performance against budgets and forecastManage and update monthly forecasts and provide variation reports  Reconcile actuals vs. forecastReview and track project and portfolio financial performance  Analyze and issue project reports such as VOWD, cash flow analysis, PO headroom, and vendor invoice managementReconcile invoices in SAPSox control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicableKey Attributes  Proficiency in analyzing data to identify trends, patterns, and insightsStrong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in cost and financial reporting Strong Microsoft Excel skills Experience in SAP and ECOSYS is required Experience utilizing data visualization tools like Power BI is a plusManaging multiple tasks and meeting deadlines under pressure
