Project Controller

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

Job summary

A leader in marine protection solutions based in Dubai is seeking an experienced Project Controller to oversee financial management and project governance. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, particularly in the construction or engineering sectors. This role involves close collaboration with project managers and senior leadership to improve forecasting and maintain operational integrity. Opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative work environment are offered.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative work environment

Impact on marine environmental protection

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project controlling, financial planning & analysis, or project finance.
• Strong knowledge of project accounting, cash flow management, and risk controls.
• Experience with project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure accurate cost allocation across projects.
• Develop standardized project dashboards and reporting packs.

Skills

Project financial management

Risk monitoring

Performance reporting

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Engineering

Professional certification (CMA/CPA/ACCA)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Monday.com dashboards

Job description

About Ecocoast

Ecocoast is a global leader in marine protection solutions, providing innovative and sustainable products and services across environmental, safety, and security sectors. Our mission is to protect and enhance marine environments worldwide through cutting‑edge technologies, sustainable practices, and exceptional service.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Controller to play a key role in strengthening project governance, financial visibility, and operational discipline across Ecocoast’s portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project financial management, risk monitoring, and performance reporting, ensuring budgets, forecasts, and compliance standards are consistently met.

The Project Controller will be responsible for overseeing project financials, monitoring performance against budgets, managing risks, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting. This role also involves close collaboration with project managers, senior leadership, and finance stakeholders to drive accountability, improve forecasting, and support informed decision‑making, while enforcing governance and internal controls to maintain financial and operational integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Controls

• Monitor and control project budgets, forecasts, and actual performance against plan.
• Ensure accurate and timely cost allocation across projects, including overheads and shared services.
• Support cash flow management by aligning inflows (billing, collections) with outflows (suppliers, guarantees, payroll).
• Review and validate supplier invoices, project‑related expenses, and client billings.
• Conduct variance analysis, identifying risks and opportunities.

Project Reporting

• Develop and maintain standardized project dashboards and reporting packs (P&L, WIP, aging, cash flow).
• Ensure monthly reporting of project performance, highlighting key deviations and corrective actions.
• Support Board‑level reporting and presentations with project insights and financial analysis.

Governance & Risk Management

• Enforce compliance with project related Bill of Authority (BOA) and internal approval processes.
• Maintain robust documentation for project contracts, guarantees, and change orders.
• Build and maintain risk registers, ensuring timely escalation of potential delays, overruns, or cash flow issues.
• Collaborate with project managers to improve forecasting accuracy and resource planning.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Work with the CFO and ERP team to strengthen project‑level forecasting, reconciliation, and reporting through Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and related tools.
• Champion the use of Monday.com dashboards and other project management systems to improve visibility and standardization.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in project financial management.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Engineering; professional certification (CMA/CPA/ACCA) is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in project controlling, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), or project finance, preferably within construction, engineering, or marine industries.
• Strong knowledge of project accounting, cash flow management, and risk controls.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Microsoft Business Central) and project management tools.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally, challenge assumptions, and provide actionable insights.

Key Competencies

• Project management and accounting
• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-focused.
• Able to balance control and governance with flexibility to support project delivery.
• Team player who can collaborate across finance, operations, and project management.

Job Location

Ecocoast Head Office – Dubai, UAE and GCC Sites (as and when required to travel to project site and client offices)

What We Offer

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• The chance to make a significant impact on marine environmental protection.