Cost Analyst / Estimator (m/f/d)

📍 Location: Essen | Hybrid flexibility

What We Offer

Competitive, performance-based salary plus company pension scheme
A meaningful and responsible role in a socially relevant field
Regular feedback and development conversations to support your growth
29 days’ annual leave
Flexible working hours within a flexitime model
Attractive employee discounts through corporate benefits
A respectful, intercultural team culture with flat hierarchies and room for your ideas

About the Role

We are looking for a Cost Analyst / Estimator (m/f/d) to join our team in Essen. In this role, you’ll support the organisation with financial analysis, modelling, and cost strategy for public sector projects.

Your Responsibilities

Develop financial models to ensure complete and accurate financial information, including risk, sensitivity, and opportunity analyses, presented with clear visualisation tools
Carry out business analyses to inform cost, pricing, and bid strategies, enabling sound decision-making
Conduct financial and commercial analyses for contract requirements (e.g. Monte Carlo simulations, profit/loss analysis, benchmarking)
Analyse customer requirements (contracts, technical specifications), identify risks, and highlight gaps in financial models
Prepare customer-facing financial reports and align them with internal financial models
Support understanding of the customer’s perspective in terms of business case, affordability, and value-for-money
Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards, legislation, and public sector procurement rules (including IFRS in collaboration with group finance)
Assist with cost-efficient model reviews and peer reviews to maintain accuracy and integrity
Contribute to wider business initiatives with data preparation and financial modelling beyond bid work

What We’re Looking For

Recognised professional finance qualification (or equivalent experience with proven financial expertise)
Strong background in financial reporting and modelling, especially in Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of detailed cost modelling processes and TUPE/transfer regulations (or comparable European legislation)
Experience with governance processes in complex commercial environments
Accuracy, attention to detail, and resilience under pressure
Initiative and the ability to manage varied workloads independently after onboarding
Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information for stakeholders
Team player with integrity, high ethical standards, and professional conduct
Willingness to travel as required
Fluent German (C2) in spoken and written form is essential
Driving licence required

Why Apply?

This role offers the chance to combine finance expertise with social impact, supporting projects that directly contribute to public services. You’ll work in a collaborative, supportive team while developing your career in a dynamic and meaningful sector.