Cost Analyst

Port Arthur , Texas, United States

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reference
Job reference 1282370
location
Location Port Arthur , Texas, United States
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Budget / Cost Control
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published October 23, 2026

About Airswift:

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.

Job Title:

Cost Analyst
Duration: 11 months
Schedule: 4x10 (40 hours/week) - onsite
Location: Port Arthur, TX

Summary

: This opportunity supports Maintenance and Turnaround operations in an industrial environment, providing financial analysis, cost forecasting, variance reporting, and actionable insight to improve performance. The role will play a key part in budgeting, month-end close activities, contractor cost management, and department reporting, with strong use of SAP, Excel, and Power BI. This position offers the chance to contribute to operational decision-making by developing dashboards, scorecards, and reporting tools that improve visibility and cost control.

Required Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Required Experience:

  • 3+ years of experience in cost control, accounting, financial analysis, project controls, or related discipline

  • Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and month-end close processes

  • Experience monitoring labor, material, equipment, service, or contractor costs against approved budgets

  • Experience working with financial reporting, cost tracking tools, and forecasting systems

Required Skills:

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

  • SAP experience

  • Strong knowledge of cost forecasting, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting

  • Ability to analyze actual versus budget versus forecast performance and identify cost drivers and trends

  • Ability to prepare dashboards, scorecards, cost reports, and financial summaries for operational leadership

  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with stakeholders across the organization

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in refining, petrochemical, manufacturing, or industrial environments

  • Experience with contractor workforce and timekeeping systems such as ATOM

  • Experience with Power BI, dashboard development, and AI reporting or analytics

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