Cost Analyst Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Cost Analyst:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or relevant field.
  • x years’ proven experience as a Cost analyst.
  • Aptitude to succeed in a stressful and deadline oriented environment.
  • Solid understanding of Information Systems and MS Excel.
  • Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Superb communication and presentation skills.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Cost Analyst skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Cost Analyst roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.