Riyadh Project Cost Controller – Budgeting & EV Analysis

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Cost Specialist - Project Cost Control in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, earned value analysis, and financial reporting within a structured project controls environment.

Ideal candidates have 0-2 years in budgeting or cost control, strong Excel and Power BI skills, and are Saudi nationals. The position supports major projects and involves collaboration with project teams to ensure accurate cost data and informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Saudi National as specified for this position.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, or project cost control.
• Familiarity with Work Breakdown Structures and project-based cost allocation.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cost allocation across projects with project teams.
• Maintain visibility of expenditure, revenue, and financial performance.
• Establish baseline budgets using Work Breakdown Structure.
• Prepare weekly and monthly cost tracking reports.
• Analyze cost variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop or maintain Power BI dashboards for cost visibility.
• Support invoicing and change control activities.

Skills

Project cost control

Cost estimating

Budget management

Cost forecasting

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Work Breakdown Structure

Resource forecasting

Revenue forecasting

Earned Value

Invoicing

Cost tracking

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Cost Specialist - Project Cost Control in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, earned value analysis, and financial reporting within a structured project controls environment.

Ideal candidates have 0-2 years in budgeting or cost control, strong Excel and Power BI skills, and are Saudi nationals. The position supports major projects and involves collaboration with project teams to ensure accurate cost data and informed decision-making.