Cost Controller

Egis; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction services company in Dubai is looking for a Cost Controller to manage project budgets and financial health. The role involves collaborating with project managers, analyzing variances, and ensuring compliance with financial standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel. Immediate joiners are preferred for this position supporting financial management across diverse infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• Fresh Graduate or Junior experience in cost control preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review and control project budgets with project managers.
• Conduct variance analysis and implement corrective measures.
• Support financial forecasting and project cash flow management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

About Us

With over 50 years of experience, Waagner Biro Bridge Services is a trusted name among construction companies in Dubai and across the UAE, delivering advanced construction engineering and integrated solutions to both government and private sector clients. Backed by a highly skilled team of civil, mechanical, structural, and electrical engineers, we provide end-to-end services covering design, build, and maintenance, ensuring quality, innovation, and reliability across every project.

For further information, please visit our website: https://waagnerbiro-bridgeservices.com/

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Controller to join our team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As a Cost Controller, you will be reporting to the Portfolio Performance Controller and play a crucial role in supporting the financial management and cost control processes of our projects. You will work collaboratively with project managers, finance teams, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are completed within approved budgets while maintaining financial health throughout the project lifecycle.

• Review and control project budgets in collaboration with project managers and your line manager, ensuring alignment with project objectives and financial constraints.
• Participate to regular variance analysis to compare actual costs against planned costs, investigating reasons for variances and implementing corrective measures.
• Support the review and analysis of earned value metrics to support project forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting to project stakeholders.
• Participate to the project cash flow, ensuring costs are aligned with project milestones and payments to vendors and subcontractors are made according to contract terms.
• Support the analysis of financial statements to identify potential improvements and develop strategies to optimize cost-effectiveness against approved budgets.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets.
• Collaborate with project managers to identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend measures to reduce expenses.
• Perform cost-benefit analysis on prospective projects and provide associated metrics to support the decision makers.
• Support the preparation of comprehensive financial reports to management to aid decision‑making processes.

What do we need from you

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or commerce graduate students
• Fresh Graduate or Junior experience in cost control or financial management, preferably within the Construction / Maintenance industry
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a detail‑oriented approach
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles, budgeting procedures, and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to various stakeholders
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel for financial modelling and analysis
• Experience with financial forecasting, variance analysis, and project cash flow management
• Knowledge of industry‑specific financial regulations (IFRS15) and reporting standards (preferred)

What's in it for you?

Immediate joiners preferred. The role is to ensure effective cost management and margin optimization across the division's infrastructure projects by acting as the key financial liaison between Project Managers and your Management. This role ensures the integrity of project cost data, timely cost tracking, proactive margin control, and compliance with financial standards. It also supports continuous improvement through advanced Excel and Power BI utilization.