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- What's it like to be an Analyst?
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What's it like to be an Analyst?
Cost Controllers are financial experts who help businesses manage their spending on projects. They work to deliver a project within its budget by estimating and analysing costs including labour hours, supplies and infrastructure. Cost Controllers enjoy finding more efficient ways to work and are comfortable using spreadsheets to analyse financial information. They usually work in project-based industries such as construction, manufacturing or civil engineering.
Tasks and duties
- Using spreadsheets and cost control software to analyse financial data.
- Creating and analysing budgets, forecasts and financial reports.
- Allocating costs to categories and business areas.
- Tracking labour hours and verifying supplier invoices.
- Analysing variances on forecasted profits and expenses.
- Communicating with stakeholders.
- Visiting project sites to observe workflows.
- Planning and managing costs, project scope and scope changes.
How to become an Analyst
You usually need to study for at least three years to become a Cost Controller. A relevant bachelor degree and several years’ experience are preferred by many employers. Cost Controllers often specialise in a particular industry, such as engineering.
- Complete a bachelor degree in finance, economics, accounting or a similar field. This usually takes three years. Aim to secure an internship while studying to gain work experience.
- Gain experience in a junior role in a project-based industry such as civil engineering or construction.
- Consider joining the Australian Cost Engineering Society (ACES). Membership requires self-study and an examination and may require Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Consider completing postgraduate study, such as the Master of Construction Management. Additional industry certifications may be beneficial if you’re looking to specialise in a chosen field.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Analyst employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Accounting
Communication Skills
SAP Software
Analytical Thinking
Business Practices
Analysis
Thoroughness
Process Improvement
Judgement and Decision Making
Data Analysis
Internal Controls
Business Processes
Microsoft Office
Resilience
Business Requirements
Reconciliations
Written Communication
Problem Solving
Data Integrity
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Latest Analyst reviews
Nov 2022
Making a difference where it matters
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Economics
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationGovernment & Defence
The good thingsAble to participate in policy-related work in making a difference to the economic development of the country.
The challengesEnsuring my best contribution in delivering the mandate of my organisation.
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Nov 2022
Analysis skills
Reviewer's QualificationExecutive Diploma of Management
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationBanking & Financial Services
The good thingsAnalyst is a brain and judgement work.
Pros: can learn a lot from it due to different data to be analysing.
Cons: the job could be boring due to keep on looking on numbers and data
The challengesGood judgement as everyone have different opinions
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