Project Controller

About the job

About SaudiBio:

Saudi Biotechnology Manufacturing Company (SAUDIBIO) is a Saudi Joint Stock Company and was established in 2010. A leading biopharmaceutical company duly incorporated in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, SaudiBio has a multipurpose sterile fill and finish facility for biopharmaceutical products and is a leading insulin manufacturer in Saudi Arabia.

About the Job Location:

Sudair Industrial City - Saudi Arabia

Working Days and Hours:

Sunday to Thursday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Position title:

Project Controller

Main Responsibilities

1) Budget & Forecast Management

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project and departmental budgets and forecasts, including variance tracking.
• Adjust projections based on project progress and cost trends.

2) Cost Control & Compliance

• Maintain cost control systems and ensure expenditures, invoices, and change orders comply with approved limits and contractual requirements.
• Review, validate, approve, or escalate invoices according to delegation-of-authority procedures.

3) Project Coordination & Stakeholder Support

• Coordinate with project managers and vendors on procurement, financial tracking, and cost alignment with schedules and scope.
• Ensure correct cost-code allocation and proper processing of project expenditures.

4) Reporting & Financial Analysis

• Prepare cost reports, dashboards, and cash-flow projections, and support periodic financial reporting cycles.
• Identify and communicate financial risks and performance issues to leadership.

5) Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and inefficiencies in financial processes.
• Recommend improvements to systems and workflows to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualification

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Work Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in cost control within capital projects or operational environments.
• Practical experience in budgeting, reporting, and cost control activities.
• Familiarity with project life cycles and cost-tracking tools.
• Experience in regulated or manufacturing environments (preferred).