Financial Controller

Zameen Developments; Lahore; On-site; PKR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Zameen Developments seeks an experienced Financial Controller to oversee financial operations for construction projects, drive robust controls and strategic planning.

You will manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and reporting, liaise with auditors and regulators, and guide risk management to protect assets. A CPA/ACCA/CFA/MBA (Finance) or equivalent with 12+ years in finance is required.

Qualifications

• CA / ACCA / CFA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent.
• 12+ years of relevant experience (at least 5 years in managerial positions).
• Proficiency in financial systems, financial modeling, and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for construction projects.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with local regulations.
• Monitor financial performance, cash flows, and project profitability.
• Conduct variance analysis, cost control, and provide strategic financial insights.
• Present financial reports to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Establish and monitor project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency.
• Work closely with project managers to track expenses, forecasts, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with taxation, regulatory, and financial reporting requirements.
• Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.
• Manage working capital, ensuring sufficient liquidity for ongoing projects.
• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, and treasury functions.
• Responsible for financial policies, internal process improvements and internal controls.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

CA / ACCA / CFA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Financial modeling

Data analytics

Job description

Zameen developments is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to oversee all financial operations, ensuring robust financial controls, strategic planning, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

This role involves managing budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial analysis, and strategic financial planning to support business objectives. The Financial Controller also plays a key role in optimizing financial performance, cost control, and risk management while ensuring the integrity of financial data and processes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for construction projects.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with local regulations.
• Monitor financial performance, cash flows, and project profitability.
• Conduct variance analysis, cost control, and provide strategic financial insights.
• Present financial reports to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Establish and monitor project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency.
• Work closely with project managers to track expenses, forecasts, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with taxation, regulatory, and financial reporting requirements.
• Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.
• Manage working capital, ensuring sufficient liquidity for ongoing projects.
• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, and treasury functions.
• Responsible for financial policies, internal process improvements and internal controls.

Job Requirements:

• CA / ACCA / CFA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent.
• Experience: 12+ years of relevant experience (at least 5 years in managerial positions)
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial systems, financial modeling, and data analytics.