Cost Controller

Key responsibilities

• Monitor actual project costs against approved budgets and identify variances.
• Track manpower, materials, subcontractors, overheads, purchase orders, and other project-related costs.
• Identify potential cost overruns, margin risks, and unfavorable financial trends.
• Maintain accurate project financial data through the PPM/ERP system.
• Prepare and upload project budgets and ensure proper cost allocation.
• Monitor project profitability, gross margins, cost trends, and overall financial performance.
• Prepare project cost reports, budget‑versus‑actual analysis, variance reports, and profitability reports.
• Prepare and coordinate project invoices in line with contractual terms, milestones, and approved budgets.
• Coordinate with Finance regarding invoicing, revenue recognition, accruals, and unbilled revenue.
• Support project budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting activities.
• Support month‑end closing by ensuring project costs and revenues are accurately recorded.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Operations, Procurement, HR, and Finance to obtain accurate financial and operational information.
• Provide timely financial analysis and recommendations to support project decision‑making and profitability.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Costing, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in project costing, cost control, budgeting, project finance, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of project costing, budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and project accounting.
• Strong hands‑on experience with PPM (Project Portfolio Management) modules is essential.
• Practical experience with ERP and project‑based financial management systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify financial risks and cost variances.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Experience in Facilities Management, Construction, Engineering, or other project‑driven industries is preferred.