Financial Program Controller

Eram Talent; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Eram Talent is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Program Controller for a client in Dhahran. You will drive financial oversight, governance, performance tracking, and executive reporting for enterprise-scale programs.

The ideal candidate possesses strong financial acumen, expertise in dashboard design, and the ability to synthesize complex project data into actionable insights for senior leadership. Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and ERP systems is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Information Systems, or Industrial Engineering (Finance focus).
• Minimum GPA expectations (where stated) and coursework aligning with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Familiarity with tracking CapEx and OpEx; ERP systems for integrated financial tracking.
• Preferred certifications (CCP/CCT, CFP/CMA, PMP, Power BI DA).

Responsibilities

• Cost & Benefits Validation: support cost estimation and validate outcomes against business cases.
• Program Governance & Management: apply governance frameworks to planning and execution of transformation initiatives.
• Dashboard Development: design and maintain dashboards tracking financial metrics, schedules, risks, and benefits.
• Executive Reporting: synthesize program data into concise, visually compelling materials for leadership.
• Variance Analysis: conduct variance analysis and propose corrective actions.
• Risk & Issue Tracking: monitor risks with governance frameworks and ensure mitigation strategies.
• Analytical & Quantitative: interpret complex financial data and deliver strategic insights.
• Problem-Solving: identify and resolve budget deviations effectively.
• Communication & Collaboration: collaborate with Project Management and Finance teams.
• Technical & Data Tools: advanced Excel; hands-on Power BI/Tableau; familiarity with MS Project/Jira/Confluence/Smartsheet.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial acumen

Dashboard design

Data interpretation

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering (Finance focus)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheet

Job description

Eram Talent is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Program Controller on behalf of our esteemed client in Dhahran. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting enterprise-level strategic programs by driving financial oversight, program governance, performance tracking, and executive reporting.

The ideal candidate possesses strong financial acumen, expertise in dashboard design, and the ability to synthesize complex project data into actionable insights for senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost & Benefits Validation: Support cost estimation, calculate estimated program benefits, and validate financial outcomes against business cases.
• Program Governance & Management: Apply strong program governance frameworks to support the planning, coordination, and execution of strategic enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Dashboard Development: Design, build, and maintain comprehensive performance dashboards tracking financial metrics, schedules, risks, and benefit realization.
• Executive Reporting: Synthesize complex program data into clear, concise, and visually compelling communication materials to facilitate executive decision-making.
• Variance Analysis: Conduct detailed variance analysis (cost vs. budget, schedule vs. plan) and propose proactive corrective action plans.
• Risk & Issue Tracking: Track program risks and issues within established governance frameworks, ensuring effective mitigation strategies are implemented.
• Analytical & Quantitative: Strong ability to interpret complex financial data, perform quantitative modeling, and deliver clear strategic insights.
• Problem-Solving: Proven ability to identify, analyze, and resolve cost overruns or budget deviations effectively.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong track record of collaborating across Project Management and Finance teams.
• Technical & Data Tools: * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, complex formulas, financial modeling.)
  • Hands-on proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, or similar dashboarding tools.
  • Familiarity with project management platforms (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet).
• Attention to Detail: High accuracy and precision in data analysis and financial reporting.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in one of the following fields:

• Finance
• Accounting
• Economics
• Business Administration
• Information Systems
• Industrial Engineering (with a focus on Finance)

Academic Threshold: Minimum GPA of 3.0 / 4.0 (or 4.0 / 5.0 equivalent).

• Hands-on experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Familiarity with tracking Capital Expenditure (CapEx) and Operational Expenditure (OpEx).
• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for integrated financial tracking.
• Preferred Certifications
  • Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or Certified Cost Technician (CCT)
  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate (Power BI)
  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) – Advanced Excel