# Occupation profile — cost analyst

- **ESCO URI:** http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/84871c2a-abd1-45eb-b03a-65e51a26fd84
- **ESCO code:** 2411.1.5
- **ISCO-08 group:** 2411 — Accountants
- **O*NET-SOC:** 13-1051.00 — Cost Estimators (match: closeMatch)

## Description (ESCO)

Cost analysts prepare regular costs, budgeting analyses and reports in order to contribute to the overall cost planning and forecasting activities of a business. They review and reconcile key balance sheets and identify new opportunities to save costs.

## Definition

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## Alternative labels

- quantity surveyor
- cost accountant
- cost accounting clerk
- cost recovery estimator
- cost and budget analyst
- cost accounting officer
- cost estimator
