Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
cost analyst
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
assess financial viability
financial department processes
perform cost accounting activities
company policies
evaluate budgets
synthesise financial information
interpret financial statements
cost management
prepare cost-plus pricing models
control of expenses
provide cost benefit analysis reports
liquidity management
Optional & specialised skills
carry out tendering
prepare financial statements
analyse transportation costs
disseminate information on tax legislation
manage payroll reports
explain accounting records
enforce financial policies
create a financial report
financial forecasting
execute analytical mathematical calculations
negotiate supplier arrangements
manage inventory
create a financial plan
calculate production costs
support development of annual budget
analyse financial performance of a company
exert expenditure control
analyse financial risk
advise on tax planning
Other matches: manufacturing cost estimator · energy analyst · ICT system analyst · budget analyst · occupational analyst
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.