Cost Analyst

Why join us?  

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data, and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships, and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive.  We need energetic, passionate, and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis! 

We are seeking a Cost Analyst to join our team in Toledo, OH.

About Us  

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy. 

How will you contribute to the team?

• Track and organize site operational expense (Opex) spend in alignment with desired departmental cost breakdown structure.
• Analyze operational expenses and cost transactions against departmental budgets and forecast assumptions.
• Ensure documented expenses are recorded and settling accurately to appropriate departmental cost centers and sub-projects.
• Provide detailed financial analysis and reports of expenses to departmental budget owners, including breakdowns of costs, forecasts, period variances.
• Create detailed reports on ad-hoc basis based on necessitation.
• Assist with the preparation of work orders to facilitate the generation of purchase orders and other settlements.
• Collaborate with budget owners to identify continuous improvement initiatives to increase operational efficiencies and evaluate cost reductions opportunities.
• Develop, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to management and departmental/cost center budget owners.
• Collaborate with Opex budget and cost center owners to understand cost break down structures and identify areas for improvement for enhanced cost visibility.
• Spearhead continuous improvement opportunities for process improvements, reporting streamlining, and accrual validation.
• Report monthly on departmental financial status to key stakeholders, summarizing analysis.
• Ensure operational departments understand and follow financial policies and procedures.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Cost or Data Analyst or related field.
• 2+ years of experience leading cost or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Apps, and digital tools such as PowerBi.
• Must be articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and good decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Must be able collaborate and coordinate with several stakeholders, gaining alignment, and establishing structure.
• Must be able to interpret and analyze large data sets and report analysis concisely.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:  

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.  Our benefit offerings address all the areas that are part of living a healthy life.   

We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes: 

• Competitive salary 
• Flexible work schedules  

• Group Insurance 
• Paid Family Leave  
• Two Floating Holidays 
• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity) 
• Pet Insurance  
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program 
• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals. 
• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college. 

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!  

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability. 

Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here: 

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement 

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and are committed to protecting your privacy.  Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. 

By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.   

Expected compensation range is between $90,000 - $140,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.  

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws. 

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies: 

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies