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

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 - 1 year

100%Remote - must work MST hours

Must have:

• 5+ Years Experience as a Project cost controller supporting enterprise Portfolio's/programs
• Financial & Cost management skills to include budgeting, variance analysis, change control and performance Management
• Experience with Risk-based forecasting, scenario analysis, trend analysis, and estimates.
• Advanced Power BI skills to support data modeling, DAX and dashboard creation to support data driven business decision
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems
• 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