Capital Project Analyst - Decatur, IL

Job Description

Capital Project Analyst - Decatur, IL

This is a full-time, exempt-level position.

Position Summary:

The Capital Project Analyst compiles data from active capital projects into concise information to allow the project team to effectively complete projects that meet ADM’s objectives.

This person would be responsible for supporting the Capex Regional Manager and Project Managers with various project management needs in the following areas: Project cost tracking of approved funding versus current project expenditures and spend forecasts, assisting in project setup and management, Procurement, Contractor setup and management, and other general project areas.

This includes both day-to-day activities and troubleshooting, as well as longer range analysis and planning.

Essential Job Functions:

     Cost & Schedule Management

• Reporting and monitoring cost and schedule performance of assigned capital project(s); Develop Capex monthly project progress reports including actuals, commitments, and forecast expenditures, variance analysis and estimates to complete in coordination with the project manager
• Participate in capital project meetings and work with project engineers regarding financial issues, project cost estimates, and related issues
• Assist project manager in monitoring and analyzing actual project costs versus budget (in USD and other currencies as applicable)
• Assist project manager in project schedule monitoring by analyzing actual milestone dates vs baseline schedule deviation including substantial completion date(s)
• Conduct monthly reconciliations on Purchase Orders, Receipts, Invoices, Payments, and resolve identified discrepancies in the data
• Analyze project performance data (cost, schedule, and scope) to identify risks, trends, and opportunities; support Earned Value and cash flow forecasting

• Collaborate with business financial analysts, project managers and Capex Commercial Assurance manager to understand the project's business assumptions used in the business case and its correlation to the project’s financial metrics
• Analyze the project's financial metrics, including costs, revenues, and investment requirements, to assess the expected cash flows and 3 year -ROIC
• Regularly report ROIC performance to stakeholders, including project sponsors, executives, and finance teams
• Use financial modeling tools and techniques to assess the potential positive or adverse effects of project delays, cost overruns, or schedule improvements on the project’s cash flows and 3 year -ROIC
• Provide clear and actionable insights into how project decisions (e.g., scope changes, schedule adjustments, and budget reallocations) impact overall project’s delivery and business value.
• Highlight risks and opportunities related to the project’s financial metrics, ensuring stakeholders understand the financial implications of project changes
• Regularly review data hygiene to ensure accuracy of information. Collaborate with various teams to correct data and data procedures

Project Setup & Management

• Work with Project Engineers & Global Fixed Assets set up Chart of Accounts
• Liaison between Project Team, Global Fixed Assets, and Project Controls Team
• Assist Project Managers with the capitalization, preparation of property ledger, and project close out process (including PO closing)

• Assist with procurement of goods and services, including generating Purchase Requests, entering receipts, follow-up with vendor on estimated delivery dates, coordination, &