Provide cost benefit analysis reports

Description

Prepare, compile and communicate reports with broken down cost analysis on the proposal and budget plans of the company. Analyse the financial or social costs and benefits of a project or investment in advance over a given period of time.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 24 occupations
  • Optional in 33 occupations
  • Total: 57 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)

Essential for

  • Manufacturing cost estimator
    Manufacturing cost estimators collect and analyse data to evaluate the money, materials, labour and time required for manufacturing processes. They conduct analyses to identify (al…
  • ICT capacity planner
    ICT capacity planners ensure that the capacity of ICT services and ICT infrastructure is able to deliver agreed service level targets in a cost effective and timely manner. They…
  • ICT business analysis manager
    ICT business analysis managers identify areas where information system changes are needed to support business plans and monitor the impact in terms of change management. They contr…
  • Advertising manager
    Advertising managers perform the implementation of the advertising initiatives planned in the strategic marketing plan. They organise and prepare the resources needed to launch adv…
  • Landscape architect
    A landscape architect is a professional who is trained and licensed to work on outdoor spaces, with a focus on large-scale or public projects. They are skilled in planning…
  • Insurance agency manager
    Insurance agency managers coordinate and oversee the operations of an institution or a branch of an institution that offers insurance services. They provide clients with advice on …
  • Tooling engineer
    Tooling engineers design new tools for manufacturing equipment. They prepare tooling quotation requests. They estimate costs and delivery time, manage tooling construction follow-u…
  • Real estate investor
    Real estate investors buy and sell own real estate such as apartments, dwellings, land and non-residential buildings to make a profit. They might actively invest in these propertie…
  • Chemical plant manager
    Chemical plant managers coordinate the day-to-day production of chemical products ensuring the quality of products and equipment, the safety of personnel and protection of the envi…
  • Cost analyst
    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 re…
  • ICT project manager
    ICT project managers schedule, control and direct the resources, people, funding and facilities to achieve the objectives of ICT projects. They establish budgets and timelines, per…
  • Architect
    Architects investigate, design, and oversee the construction and development of buildings, urban spaces, infrastructure projects, and social spaces. They design per the surrounding…
  • Economist
    Economists perform research and develop theories in the field of economics, whether for microeconomic or macroeconomic analysis. They study trends, analyse statistical data, and to…
  • E-learning architect
    E-learning architects establish goals and procedures for the application of learning technologies within an organisation and the creation of an infrastructure that will support the…
  • ICT product manager
    ICT product managers analyse and define current and target status for ICT products, services or solutions. They estimate the cost effectiveness, points of risk, opportunities, stre…
  • Property acquisitions manager
    Property acquisitions managers ensure land or property acquisition transactions. They liaise with relevant stakeholders concerning financial aspects and risks arising from property…
  • Property developer
    Property developers buy land, finance deals, order construction projects and orchestrate the process of development. They purchase a tract of land, decide on a marketing strategy, …
  • Road transport maintenance scheduler
    Road transport maintenance schedulers are responsible for the effective execution of all maintenance work control processes of vehicles for urban transport, and for the efficient a…
  • Project manager
    Project managers ensure that a project is completed on time, within budget, and that its objectives are met. They oversee the project, manage the team, ensure the most efficient…
  • Telecommunications analyst
    Telecommunications analysts review, analyse and evaluate an organisation's telecommunications needs and systems. They provide training on the telecommunications system features and…
  • Programme manager
    Programme managers coordinate and oversee several projects working simultaneously. They ensure workability and compatibility among projects ensuring that overall, each one of the p…
  • Software architect
    A Software Architect is a senior-level IT professional responsible for designing the high-level structure of software systems. They define how software components interact, select …
  • Relationship banking manager
    Relationship banking managers retain and expand existing and prospective customer relationships. They use cross-selling techniques to advise and sell various banking and financial …
  • ICT business analyst
    ICT business analysts are in charge of analysing and designing an organisation's processes and systems, assessing the business model and its integration with technology. They also …

Optional for

  • Actuarial consultant
    An actuarial consultant is a specialized professional who applies mathematical and statistical methods to assess and manage financial risks, particularly in the areas of insurance,…
  • Securities analyst
    Securities analysts conduct research to gather and analyse financial, legal, and economic information. They interpret data on the price, stability, and future investment trends in …
  • Search engine optimisation expert
    A Search Engine Optimisation Expert is a digital marketing professional who specializes in increasing a website’s visibility on search engines like Google, Bing, and Yahoo. By opti…
  • Quantity surveyor
    Quantity surveyors have under their helm complete management of the cost involved in building and construction projects from the inception of the project until the delivery. They s…
  • Business economics researcher
    Business economics researchers conduct research on topics regarding economy, organisations, and strategy. They analyse macroeconomic and microeconomic trends and use this informati…
  • Actuarial assistant
    Actuarial assistants perform statistical data research in order to set premium rates and insurance policies. They review the possibility of accidents, injuries and property damage …
  • Energy trader
    Energy traders sell or buy shares of energy, sometimes from different sources. They analyse the energy market and investigate price trends to decide when to buy or sell shares…
  • Rotating equipment engineer
    Rotating equipment engineers develop designs and specifications for rotating equipment according to any applicable standards. They also provide technical expertise and help ensure …
  • Enterprise architect
    Enterprise architects balance technological opportunities with business requirements. They also maintain a holistic view of the organisation's strategy, processes, information and …
  • Picture archiving and communication systems administrator
    Picture archiving and communication systems administrators manage picture archiving and communication systems (PACS). They store images taken by various types of medical equipment,…
  • Beauty salon manager
    Beauty salon managers oversee the daily operations and staff management in a beauty salon. They ensure customer satisfaction, budget control and inventory management. Beauty salon …
  • Architectural drafter
    An architectural drafter is a professional who works in the field of architecture, assisting architects in creating detailed technical drawings of buildings and structures. Drafter…
  • Telecommunications manager
    Telecommunications managers coordinate telecommunications staff activities for installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining telecommunications equipment and infrastructur…
  • Packing machinery engineer
    Packing machinery engineers are in charge of and responsible for packaging machinery. They maintain and improve technical standards, analyse results, set up improvement plans, and …
  • Public relations manager
    Public relations managers strive to convey and maintain a desired image or reputation of a company, individual, governmental institution, or organisation in general to the public a…
  • Recreational facilities manager
    Recreational facilities managers direct the operations of facilities that provide recreational services such as gardens, spas, zoos, gambling and lottery facilities. They plan and …
  • Fluid power engineer
    Fluid power engineers supervise the assembly, installation, maintenance, and testing of fluid power equipment in accordance with specified manufacturing processes. They create desi…
  • Industrial tool design engineer
    Industrial tool design engineers design various industrial tools in accordance with customer needs, manufacturing requirements, and building specifications. They test the designs, …
  • Financial analyst
    Financial analysts conduct economic research and elicit valuable analyses on financial matters such as profitability, liquidity, solvency, and asset management. They provide recomm…
  • Container equipment design engineer
    Container equipment design engineers design equipment to contain products or liquids, according to set specifications, such as boilers or pressure vessels. They test the designs, l…
  • Central bank governor
    Central bank governors set the monetary and regulatory policy, determine interest rates, maintain price stability, control the national money supply and issuance and foreign exchan…
  • Insurance broker
    Insurance brokers are natural or legal persons who provide insurance. They are also called insurance intermediaries. Insurance brokers promote, sell and provide advice on various i…
  • Agricultural equipment design engineer
    Agricultural equipment design engineers apply knowledge of engineering and biological science to solve various agricultural problems such as soil and water conservation and the pro…
  • ICT resilience manager
    ICT resilience managers research, plan and develop models, policies, methods, techniques and tools that enhance an organisation's cyber security, resilience and disaster recovery. …
  • Service manager
    Service managers are responsible for the supervision and coordination of the provision of different professional and technical services to customers. They ensure a smooth interacti…
  • Financial broker
    Financial brokers undertake financial market activities on behalf of their clients. They monitor securities, financial documentation of their clients, market trends and conditions,…
  • Operations manager
    Operations managers plan, oversee and coordinate the daily operations of production of goods and provision of services. They also formulate and implement company policies and plan …
  • Mutual fund broker
    Mutual fund brokers handle and raise cash from shareholders in order to invest them in stocks, bonds, and money-market securities. They engage with investors by inquiring about the…
  • Accounting analyst
    Accounting analysts evaluate the financial statements of clients, usually companies, which include the income sheet, the balance sheet, the statement of cash flows and additional n…
  • Telecommunications engineering technician
    Telecommunications engineering technicians deploy, maintain and monitor a telecommunication system that provides interactions between data and voice communications, such as telepho…
  • ICT network architect
    ICT network architects design the topology and connectivity of ICT network such as hardware, infrastructure, communication and hardware components. Excludes people performing manag…
  • ICT system architect
    ICT system architects design architecture, components, modules, interfaces, and data for a multi-components system to meet specified requirements. Excludes people performing develo…
  • ICT operations manager
    ICT operations managers coordinate ICT services and infrastructure ensuring that the organisation has the required infrastructural resources. They also plan and monitor stages of e…

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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