Job Abstract

ERM is seeking a Program Cost Analyst to support multi-disciplinary client accounts in California. The Cost Analyst will support program management teams with businesses estimates and forecasting as to the cost and resources needed to complete specific work activities. The Cost Analyst will analyze changes to the resource loading, work throughput, subcontractor costs, to evaluate changes in the program on profitability and overall forecasting. Identify opportunities for improving the efficiency of a work stream, or activity with the aim of maintaining or improving the profit margin. Recommend management in terms of financial issues and factors that affect cost and profit for professional services delivered to our customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate and perform tests on programs and work streams using company data to offer answer questions around profitability, cost management, and effectiveness of current operations.

• Recommend as needed changes in operating procedures to increase efficiencies to improve profit, invoice reconciliation, invoice payment, and subcontractor procurement.

• Research competitor costs if available and show awareness trends related to commercial offers in the market.

• Evaluate existing work streams for potential growth opportunities in net revenue and profitability.

• Evaluate existing work streams for financial and delivery risks.

• Produce report, data visualization for management on cost saving and profit improving strategies.

• Support yearly forecasting, budgets, and modeling of new workstreams for profitability and risk.

• Assist with daily operations to deliver a program scope, schedule, and budget that meets client expectations and ERM business objectives, including safe operations, client satisfaction, quality delivery, and program profitability.

• Support program management staff, including teams leading program controls and finance, resourcing and planning, and coordination support.

• Assist the project teams and leadership with the delivery of multiple project workstreams within the programs.

• Assist with the development and execution of effective plans of action to run the existing program, including innovative processes to improve program functions and productivity.

• Communicate proactively with the project team and senior leadership.

• Analyzes program and project financial and operational metrics. Collaborate with senior management to resolve inefficiencies in schedule and profitability as they arise.

• Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.

• Develop an understanding of ERM’s practice areas.

• Support the growth and development of ERMs Managed Services and other innovative commercial offerings.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or any other relevant field.

• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Power BI, to analyze and report out financial information.

• Ability to clearly relay information in both written and verbal forms to the project and management teams.

• Ability to learn and navigate ERM’s internal financial systems to extract cost, level of effort, rates, and other data to analyze and improve work streams.

• 3+ years of relevant experience in project control, project management, document review, and project coordination.

• Ability to provide outstanding customer service.

• Ability to support cross-functional teams including project managers, functional managers, and technical disciplines.

• Ability to work with all levels of management and employees to promote a culture of safety and collaboration.

• Ability to flex to accommodate ever-changing and multiple priorities, manage a fast-paced consulting environment, and strict deadlines.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a collaborative team environment across different business functions.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills in a dynamic work environment. offer and receive constructive feedback and direction to support targeted goals.

PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Proficient experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Power BI, to analyze and report out financial information.

For the Program Cost Analyst position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $67,846 - $74,917 USD.  An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.  We also may have instances where compensation may be outside of the range, based on the factors noted above.  This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!