Senior Project Cost & Forecasting Specialist

Jobtailor; Manila; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Cost Controller/Project Controls specialist in Manila to support project managers with financial administration, budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking. You will prepare reports, reconcile invoices, and monitor variations while ensuring data accuracy and governance across systems.

The role requires strong collaboration with finance teams and cross-functional project teams, with emphasis on ownership, accuracy, and proactive risk identification in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience across project cost control, project administration, or project services support roles.
• Demonstrated experience managing project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, invoicing, and reconciliation activities.
• Experience working with Contruent or similar project controls and cost management systems.
• Experience supporting Project Managers with project financial reporting and project performance monitoring.
• Experience with ProjectWise, Primavera P6, Workday, and Microsoft Office applications will be highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of project controls principles, financial reporting, and project governance processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across project teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high level of ownership, accountability, and initiative.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities within a fast‑paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Project Managers with project financial administration, tracking budgets, costs, commitments, and forecasts.
• Preparing and maintaining project financial reports, cost forecasts, and project performance data.
• Assisting with monthly project reconciliations, invoicing processes, and monitoring project variations.
• Ensuring project financial information is accurate, current, and aligned with business and client requirements.
• Updating Project Managers and stakeholders on project financial status, risks, and opportunities.
• Supporting project setup, budgeting, and financial governance processes within company systems.
• Maintaining project records and documentation within relevant project management platforms.
• Collaborating with project teams to improve financial controls, reporting accuracy, and project performance.
• Managing multiple project priorities while ensuring compliance with internal procedures and financial controls.
• Building effective working relationships with Project Managers, finance teams, and other key stakeholders.

Skills

Project cost control

Project administration

Project services support

Tools

Contruent

ProjectWise

Primavera P6

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Cost Controller/Project Controls specialist in Manila to support project managers with financial administration, budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking. You will prepare reports, reconcile invoices, and monitor variations while ensuring data accuracy and governance across systems.

The role requires strong collaboration with finance teams and cross-functional project teams, with emphasis on ownership, accuracy, and proactive risk identification in a