Project Controller

Location: Dubai
Salary: AED 20,000 – 25,000
Job Code: 307/001/016
Industry: Heavy Equipment / Crane Rental

Job Brief:
We are seeking an analytical and finance-savvy Project Controller to join our client’s heavy equipment and crane rental operations in Dubai. This pivotal role supports project pricing, budgeting, financial monitoring, and variance analysis to ensure profitability and project success. The ideal candidate will partner closely with operations and project teams to ensure financial performance is tightly controlled and well-documented.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Lead project budgeting and pricing processes, ensuring alignment with financial goals and cost recovery.
  • Monitor project financial performance through detailed variance analysis, earned value tracking, and cost-to-completion insights.
  • Prepare, maintain, and present financial reports, including cash flow forecasts, cost reports, and forecasts (Estimate at Completion).
  • Support invoicing, cost tracking, and cost reconciliation with procurement, finance, and operations teams.
  • Act as liaison between project, operations, and finance teams, ensuring consistency and control in project financial governance.
  • Identify financial risks and opportunities, and recommend course corrections or efficiency enhancements.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and financial records for internal and external audit purposes.
Job Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5–7 years of relevant experience in project cost control or financial oversight in heavy equipment, construction, or transport projects within the UAE.
  • Strong financial analysis skills and hands-on experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and variance analysis.
  • Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP or cost-control systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Primavera).
  • Strong communication skills to coordinate effectively across project and finance teams.
  • High attention to detail, organizational capability, and integrity in financial controls.

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