Cost Controller ( UAE National )

Role Overview

Cost Controller position with Waagner Biro Bridge Services (Egis Group) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role is open to UAE Nationals only.

Company Overview

Waagner Biro Bridge Services is a leading engineering and construction company in the UAE with over 50 years of experience delivering specialized infrastructure, bridge, and maintenance solutions across Dubai and the wider region. Backed by a highly experienced team of civil, mechanical, structural, and electrical engineers, the company offers end-to-end project delivery, including design, construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance works. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality, innovation, technical excellence, safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

Role Purpose

The Cost Controller ensures effective cost management and margin optimization across the division's infrastructure projects by acting as the key financial liaison between Project Managers and Management. This role ensures the integrity of project cost data, timely cost tracking, proactive margin control, and compliance with financial standards while supporting continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Budget & Cost Control

• Review and control project budgets in collaboration with project managers and line manager, ensuring alignment with project objectives and financial constraints.
• Participate in regular variance analysis to compare actual costs against planned costs, investigating reasons for variances and implementing corrective measures.
• Support the review and analysis of earned value metrics to support project forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting to project stakeholders.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Participate in project cash flow analysis, ensuring costs are aligned with project milestones and payments to vendors and subcontractors are made according to contract terms.
• Support the analysis of financial statements to identify potential improvements and develop strategies to optimize cost-effectiveness against approved budgets.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets.
• Perform cost-benefit analysis on prospective projects and provide associated metrics to support decision makers.

Cost Optimization & Reporting

• Collaborate with project managers to identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend measures to reduce expenses.
• Support the preparation of comprehensive financial reports to management to aid decision-making processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• Fresh Graduate or Junior-level experience in cost control or financial management, preferably within the Construction or Maintenance industry.
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles, budgeting procedures, and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Knowledge of industry-specific financial regulations (IFRS 15) and reporting standards (preferred).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a detail-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex financial information to various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel for financial modelling and analysis.
• Experience with financial forecasting, variance analysis, and project cash flow management.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI utilization for continuous improvement.

Additional Information

• Reporting to: Portfolio Performance Controller.
• Immediate joiners preferred.