Project Cost Analyst

14 hours ago

Penang, Malaysia Leader Energy Group Berhad Full time 90,000 - 120,000 per year

The Project Cost Analyst will play a key role in supporting the financial planning, cost control, and performance monitoring of renewable energy projects (solar, wind, BESS, and other clean energy initiatives). The role involves analyzing project budgets, tracking expenditures, preparing cost reports, and collaborating with project teams to ensure projects are delivered within budget, on schedule, and in compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Management & Analysis

  • Develop, review, and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow plans.
  • Track actual project costs against budgeted values and identify variances.
  • Provide timely cost reports and dashboards to Project Managers and Senior Management.
  • Conduct variance analysis and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risks.
  • Support the evaluation of project financial feasibility and ROI for new tenders and ongoing projects.

Project Support

  • Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to collect and validate cost data.
  • Assist in developing cost estimates for proposals, tenders, and change orders.
  • Support project scheduling and resource planning from a financial perspective.
  • Participate in project review meetings, providing financial and cost-related insights.

Compliance & Reporting

  • Ensure cost reporting aligns with internal policies, contractual terms, and external audit requirements.
  • Prepare periodic financial and cost performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support risk management activities by identifying cost-related risks and opportunities.

Continuous Improvement

  • Recommend process improvements to enhance project cost efficiency and accuracy.
  • Support implementation of cost control systems, tools, and digital platforms for better financial tracking.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field.
  • 4–6 years of experience in project cost control, project finance, or related roles (renewable energy, power, construction, or EPC industry preferred).
  • Strong analytical and financial modeling skills (Excel, Power BI, or other tools).
  • Knowledge of project management principles, cost estimation, and variance analysis.
  • Familiarity with renewable energy project lifecycles (Solar, Wind, BESS) is an advantage.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work under tight timelines.

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