Strategic Project Finance Specialist

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family visas

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance for dependents

Job summary

EDGE Group, based in Abu Dhabi, seeks a Project Finance Specialist to monitor financial performance, manage budgeting and forecasting, and ensure IFRS 15 compliance across SAP and project reporting.

This role requires expertise in project finance, accounting, and financial controls, with a track record of delivering accurate reports and supporting audits within a multi-entity environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in project finance, project accounting, financial controllership, or related roles.
• Experience in project-based environments, preferably involving complex contracts and multi-entity operations.
• Practical experience in financial closing, IFRS reporting, financial analysis, and audit support.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project financial performance, including revenue, costs, margins, cash flow, and key financial risks.
• Perform project financial analysis, margin reviews, Latest Estimates, cost-to-complete assessments, and forecasting.
• Analyze budget and forecast variances, identifying financial exposures and margin improvement opportunities.
• Provide financial insights to Project Managers and Operations to support business decisions.
• Assess the financial impact of contract variations, change orders, claims, and commercial developments.
• Prepare project financial reports and support financial alignment across EDGE entities and stakeholders.
• Apply IFRS 15 to project contracts, ensuring accurate revenue recognition and accounting compliance.
• Coordinate project financial closing, including revenue, costs, accruals, provisions, WIP, and contract balances.
• Review project accounting records and reconciliations, ensuring consistency between SAP, project P&Ls, and financial reporting.
• Prepare technical accounting documentation and support internal and external audits.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies, control weaknesses, and reporting inconsistencies in coordination with Shared Services and Controllership.
• Support SAP Project Systems governance, financial data integrity, and improvements in project accounting and reporting processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

IFRS 15

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

EDGE Group, based in Abu Dhabi, seeks a Project Finance Specialist to monitor financial performance, manage budgeting and forecasting, and ensure IFRS 15 compliance across SAP and project reporting.

This role requires expertise in project finance, accounting, and financial controls, with a track record of delivering accurate reports and supporting audits within a multi-entity environment.