Project Finance Controller

Confidential; معهد تدريب المديرية العامة للسجون بالمنطقة الشرقية; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industry company is seeking a highly capable Financial Controller to oversee financial operations, focusing on a major plant construction project. The role includes managing capital expenditure, cash flows, and ensuring robust financial governance while collaborating closely with multiple teams to achieve operational readiness post-construction.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of progressive experience in finance in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Demonstrated experience in capital project finance and cash flow management.

Responsibilities

• Perform/manage all core financial functions including budgeting and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance and regulatory requirements.
• Provide financial leadership and decision-making support.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Business acumen

Education

Qualified accountant (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CMA, CA)

Tools

SAP FICO

Job description

Job Title: Financial Controller

Role Summary:

A highly capable and qualified Financial Controller to lead the financial operations of our industrial manufacturing company. This role will be instrumental in ensuring sound financial management, strategic decision support, and strong governance across the organization. A critical focus area will be the financial stewardship of a major plant construction project, including capital expenditure (Capex) oversight, cash flow management, and future commercial readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform / manage all core financial functions including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and compliance.
• Ensure robust internal controls and adherence to corporate governance and regulatory requirements.
• Provide financial leadership and partner with business leaders to drive performance and informed decision-making.
• Play a key role in the financial stewardship of a major plant construction project, including:
• Oversight of capital expenditure (Capex), ensuring thorough cost control, value realization, and alignment with project milestones.
• Managing project cash flows and working capital requirements to support execution without disruption.
• Working with the treasury team and external financial institutions to arrange and structure project financing.
• Designing and implementing financial systems and reporting tools to ensure real-time visibility and control.
• Contributing to the development of business systems and processes for future commercial operations to ensure operational readiness post-construction.
• Collaborate closely with project management, procurement, engineering, and operations teams to ensure accurate financial tracking, risk mitigation, and compliance.
• Deliver clear, actionable financial insights and recommendations to senior management and the board.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial practices, systems, and processes to support scalability and efficiency.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified accountant (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CMA, CA).
• 8–10+ years of progressive experience in finance in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Demonstrated experience in capital project finance, cash flow management, and Capex stewardship.
• Hands-on experience with SAP FICO, with the ability to leverage the system for reporting, analysis, and controls.
• Strong business acumen and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record in process design, financial planning, and external stakeholder engagement (e.g., banks, auditors).

Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills