Bilingual Project Budgeting Specialist – Riyadh

SHC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Riyadh is seeking a Project Budgeting Specialist to manage project budgets and costs. The role demands expertise in financial planning and forecasting, with a requirement for bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience, particularly in the Saudi project environment. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel are essential for this position, which is pivotal in ensuring project financial sustainability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in project budgeting, financial planning, or cost control.
• Strong proficiency in Excel (cost models, forecasting, pivot tables).
• Experience working on projects within Saudi Arabia (government or private sector).

Responsibilities

• Build detailed baseline budgets for new projects.
• Track actual expenditures vs. budget.
• Update cost forecasts based on project progress.
• Work closely with PMO, Finance, Procurement, and Operations.

Skills

Bilingual (Arabic and English)

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Time management skills

Experience with financial forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Project Management

Job description

A leading project management firm in Riyadh is seeking a Project Budgeting Specialist to manage project budgets and costs. The role demands expertise in financial planning and forecasting, with a requirement for bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience, particularly in the Saudi project environment. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel are essential for this position, which is pivotal in ensuring project financial sustainability.