Project Finance Controller

We are a leading provider of innovative high-performance solutions for airport logistics. Our portfolio includes products and services for baggage and cargo handling advanced software for the digitalization of logistics processes and a comprehensive range of maintenance and support services. Our major clients include renowned airports and airlines around the world.

Be a part of our team as a Project Finance Controller in Dubai UAE.

The Project Cost Controller is responsible for providing end-to-end cost commercial and financial control across complex engineering infrastructure or electromechanical projects. The role acts as a key interface between Project Management Engineering Procurement Planning Construction Commercial Management and Finance to ensure accurate visibility of project cost revenue cash flow risk and profitability throughout the full project lifecycle.

This is a techno-commercial role requiring strong cost control discipline contractual awareness financial planning capability and the ability to translate technical project progress into reliable financial forecasts and management reporting.

The Project Cost Controller will establish and maintain the project cost structure budgets commitments actual costs and forecasts. The role is responsible for monitoring cost performance identifying variances recommending corrective actions and maintaining full cost transparency from contract award through project completion.

• Prepare and maintain project budgets cost reports cost-to-complete forecasts cash flow forecasts and margin projections.
• Monitor planned committed and actual costs against approved budgets and highlight deviations early.
• Maintain accurate Estimate to Complete and Estimate at Completion by validating inputs from project engineering procurement planning and site teams.
• Support revenue recognition customer billing payment applications certification tracking and invoicing milestone management.
• Review supplier and subcontractor payment applications verify progress and ensure payments are aligned with contractual obligations.
• Support commercial and contract management activities including variations claims contractual entitlement records and Extension of Time cost impacts.
• Prepare periodic management reports covering cost performance revenue margin cash flow budget versus actuals commitments risks and opportunities.
• Act as the financial and commercial interface across the project organization to ensure one aligned and reliable project forecast.

• Degree in Quantity Surveying Cost Engineering Construction Management Engineering Finance Business or a related discipline.
• 710 years of experience in project cost control quantity surveying commercial control or project finance within large engineering EPC construction infrastructure or electromechanical projects.
• Experience in airport systems industrial automation or complex infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC or equivalent construction contracts variation management claims support and commercial mechanisms.
• Professional certification such as RICS AACE CPA CMA or equivalent is an advantage.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate practical experience across project cost control commercial administration forecasting progress measurement and performance reporting with the ability to convert project execution data into reliable financial insight.

• Developing and maintaining Cost Breakdown Structures Work Breakdown Structures Bills of Quantities and activity-based cost models to support structured project cost control.
• Preparing and managing budgets cost forecasts Estimate to Complete Estimate at Completion revenue forecasts and cash flow forecasts.
• Monitoring budget performance commitments actual costs progress measurement and variance trends to support timely corrective actions.
• Applying Earned Value Management principles and project performance indicators where required to assess cost and schedule performance.
• Supporting change management contract administration risk and opportunity management and commercial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Required experience includes advanced Microsoft Excel and ERP systems such as SAP Oracle or equivalent. Exposure to Power BI Primavera P6 Microsoft Project CostX Candy Aconex or similar platforms is advantageous

The role requires a structured analytical and proactive professional who combines commercial awareness with strong financial discipline. The candidate should be confident working with engineers project managers commercial teams and finance stakeholders and must be able to challenge assumptions using facts data and project evidence.

• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to understand technical execution and convert project progress into financial impact.
• Clear communication skills across project commercial and finance functions.
• Independent proactive and comfortable working in a complex project environment.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.