Senior Project Cost Controller Specialist with expertise stewarding the improvement of financial insights, risk awareness and project governance within a

Senior Project Cost Controller Specialist with Excel and PowerBI skills with expertise in stewarding the improvement of financial insights, risk awareness and project governance within an enterprise PMO (2957)

Contract - 10 months to start

100%Remote - must work MST hours

Must have:

• Experience as a Project cost controller supporting numerous projects across HR, IT and finance.
• Financial & Cost management skills to include budgeting, variance analysis, change control and performance Management
• Experience with Risk-based forecasting, scenario analysis, trend analysis, EAC/EFC development
• Advanced Power BI skills to support data modeling, DAX and dashboard creation to support data driven business decision
• Advanced proficiency in MS office including Word and Excel
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems specifically S/4 Hana and other cost management tools
• Experience with stage gating, risk reviews, contract compliance, readiness assessments and audit support to develop more comprehensive governance and assurance
• Experience working in a PMO environment

Nice to have:

• Exposure to or hands-on use of AI-enabled project controls tools, automation, or advanced analytics solutions
• MS Visio and MS Project
• AACEI and/or PMI certifications
• Oracle nice to have

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and continuously refine cost and schedule forecasts using historical trends, risk inputs, and performance data.

• Apply project risk control techniques, including quantitative and qualitative risk analysis, scenario modeling, and impact assessment

• Identify financial and execution risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and assess impact on forecasts

• Leverage AI-enabled systems and advanced analytics to improve forecast accuracy, variance detection, and early-warning indicators

• Develop and maintain PowerBI dashboards for project team

• Lead core project control activities including budgeting, forecasting, change management, risk assessment, monthly financials (including accruals, invoice verification), progress & performance, data accuracy, managing a financial calendar, and reporting

• Translate complex analytics into clear, actionable insights for project and executive stakeholders.

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leads and an active member of the project team

• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine governance protocols and support stage gate requirements

• Contribute to business case development, cost forecasting, KPI measurement, and benefits tracking