Cash Flow Specialist

Position: Cash Flow Specialist

Location: Lusail

Position Overview

The Cash Flow Specialist is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and forecasting the company’s cash flow requirements across multiple construction projects. The role ensures that sufficient liquidity is maintained to meet obligations while optimizing working capital. The specialist will work closely with project teams, procurement, contracts, and finance to align project execution plans with financial forecasts, and to identify risks and opportunities affecting cash flow.

Key Responsibilities

• Cash Flow Planning & Forecasting
• Prepare accurate short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts for ongoing and upcoming projects.
• Consolidate project-level cash flow reports into a corporate-level cash flow forecast.
• Monitor actual cash inflows and outflows against forecasts and highlight variances.

• Project Financial Monitoring
• Review subcontractor payment terms, supplier contracts, and client payment schedules to assess impact on liquidity.
• Coordinate with project managers, contracts, and procurement teams to align financial planning with project schedules.
• Ensure timely reflection of variations, change orders, and claims in cash flow projections.

• Working Capital Management
• Track accounts receivable and ensure timely follow-up on client payments.
• Monitor retention, advance recoveries, and milestone payments to optimize working capital.

• Risk Management
• Identify potential shortfalls in project or corporate cash flows and propose mitigation measures.
• Support management in financial stress-testing scenarios related to project delays or cost escalations.

• Reporting & Compliance
• Provide regular cash flow reports and dashboards for management and executive decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, and contractual terms.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of construction project accounting, contracts, and progress payment cycles.
• Advanced skills in Excel, financial modeling, and forecasting tools.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret large sets of financial and project data.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field
• Professional certifications (CFA, CPA, CMA, CIMA or equivalent) are an advantage.
• 5–7 years’ experience in finance/cash management, with at least 3 years in construction companies.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent