I will build a project cost and margin tracker in excel or power bi
About this Gig
Do you find out the real margin of a project only after it's closed? By then it's too late to fix it.
I'll build a tracker that shows, for every project, budget vs actual cost, hours, forecast at completion and margin, so you can spot overruns while there's still time to act.
What you get:
- Budget vs actual cost and hours for each project
- Forecast cost at completion and forecast margin
- Clear alerts for projects going over budget
- A portfolio view of all your projects in one place
- Excel (Basic and Standard) or Power BI (Premium)
Why work with me:
I'm a Project Manager with a degree in Mathematical Engineering from Politecnico di Milano. I manage client projects every day and I know which numbers really protect your margin.
What I need from you:
- Your project list with budgets
- Actual costs and hours (accounting or timesheet export, anonymized is fine)
- How you price your projects (fixed price or time and materials)
Not sure which package fits? Send me a message before ordering and I'll recommend the right one.
Domain:
Business
Industry:
Business services & consulting
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Software
Language:
English
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Italian
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Romanian
FAQ
Excel or Power BI: which one should I choose?
Excel works well if you run a few projects and your team already lives in spreadsheets. Power BI is better with many projects, several data sources, or when managers need to see the numbers online.
Can it connect to my accounting or ERP software?
It works with Excel or CSV exports from almost any system. If you need a direct connection, send me a message before ordering so we can check it.
How is the forecast cost at completion calculated?
By default it uses actual cost to date plus the estimated cost to complete, based on progress. If you already use a different method, I’ll build it your way.
Is my data safe?
Yes. I use your data only for your project and delete it after delivery. Anonymized data or a sample works fine.
Can I keep using it after delivery?
Yes. You add new costs and hours each month, and every total, margin and alert updates automatically.

