Senior Finance Project Controller

Job Objective:

The Senior Finance Project Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial planning, monitoring, and controlling of projects managed within the PMO. This role ensures accurate financial tracking, risk assessment, budget adherence, and reporting, enabling informed decision-making and effective delivery of projects in alignment with corporate strategy. The incumbent acts as a financial advisor to project managers, senior management, and stakeholders, ensuring financial discipline across the project portfolio.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Develop and consolidate project financial plans, forecasts, and budgets in coordination with Program Managers and PMO leadership.
• Ensure financial alignment of projects with organizational objectives and funding strategies.
• Support in evaluating business cases and financial feasibility studies for new initiatives.

Project Financial Monitoring & Control

• Track project costs, expenditures, commitments, and variances against approved budgets.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, recommending corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.

Reporting & Analysis

• Provide accurate and timely financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs to PMO leadership and executive management.
• Conduct variance analysis, highlighting deviations, trends, and root causes.
• Deliver periodic financial performance reviews for ongoing and completed projects.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to financial governance, funding approvals, and project cost control processes.
• Participate in internal/external audits related to project finances.
• Maintain compliance with relevant corporate, legal, and regulatory requirements.

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the financial advisor to project managers and PMO leadership, supporting data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (procurement, HR, operations, and finance) to align financial and project objectives.
• Provide guidance and training to project managers on financial processes and tools.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, tools, and methodologies within the PMO.
• Contribute to the development of best practices in project financial management and reporting.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in finance, accounting, or project controlling.
• At least 3–5 years in project finance, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), or PMO finance roles.
• Experience in large-scale projects
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel, ERP systems and project management tools (Primavera/MS Project).
• Knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and corporate governance frameworks.