APX Project Cost Analyst

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace. 

As a Cost Analyst you will independently manage cost control and financial analysis activities for projects and programs. You will apply advanced cost management expertise to budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and decision support while working. You will be a trusted resource within Project Controls, supporting complex analyses, continuous improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration. You will report to Director of AP 1000 Project. This is a hybrid role. The team is working 4 days per week at the office.

Responsibilities:

• Independently analyze monthly departmental budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.

• Compile, analyze, and interpret accounting records and financial data to determine funding and resource requirements for projects.

• Direct the preparation and review of cost and budget reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with policies and regulations.

• Consult with managers and project partners to ensure budget adjustments align with approved program changes and evolving requirements.

• Examine and validate budget estimates for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with established procedures and controls.

• Interpret budget directives and support the development or application of policies to accomplish those directives.

• Match appropriations for specific programs with broader funding allocations, including contingency and emergency funds.

• Perform cost‑benefit and financial analyses to compare operating scenarios, review funding requests, and evaluate alternative approaches.

• Provide technical advice related to cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget development.

• Review operating budgets to identify trends, drivers, and impacts affecting our budget needs.

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, cost control, and overall financial performance.

• Summarize budget data and develop recommendations supporting approval or disapproval of funding requests.

• Apply best practices and knowledge of internal and external business factors to improve cost management processes and outcomes.

• Monitor and control costs within own area of responsibility.

• Solve moderately complex financial and cost‑related problems using innovative approaches.

• Manage own workload and priorities to meet agreed targets and deadlines.

• Clearly explain complex cost and financial issues and work collaboratively to establish understanding and consensus.

• Act as a resource, coach, and guide for less experienced cost analysts.

• Promote teamwork and collaboration across Project Controls and related functions.

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of project, program, or departmental objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant cost analysis, finance, accounting, or Project Controls experience.

• We do not require professional certifications but find them beneficial. Relevant credentials may include CMA, CPA coursework, project controls certifications, or advanced financial analysis training.

• Experience with cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Effectively analyzes and resolves moderately complex and non‑standard problems using structured problem‑solving approaches.

• Expertise in preparing, reviewing, and interpreting cost and budget reports

• Cost control, variance analysis, and trend identification capabilities

• Ability to interpret customer and stakeholder needs and develop appropriate solutions

• Experience with explaining complex financial information and building consensus

• Application of best practices and business insight to improve cost performance

• Coaching and mentoring skills to support development of less experienced analysts

• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills in cross‑functional environments

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be 11,416 to 14,266 PLN gross per month.
In addition to the base pay, this role may be eligible for incentive pay based on company and individual performance.

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Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system: 

• Safety and Quality 
• Integrity and Trust 
• Customer Focus and Innovation 
• Speed and Passion to Win 
• Teamwork and Accountability 

Westinghouse offers great benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being.  

Benefits offered in Poland include:

• Stable employment
• Outstanding and supportive atmosphere of collaboration in the team and in Westinghouse group
• Attractive remuneration with bonuses
• Hybrid model of work, flexible working time
• MyBenefit Cafeteria
• Private Medical Care
• Private Group Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Charity initiatives
• Parking space for employees
• Employee referral program

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com. 

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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