Financial Controls Lead
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Financial Controls Lead to join our team! In this role you will get to support on a large-scale facility relocation and infrastructure development program in Riyadh.
Responsibilities:
Lead all financial control activities for the relocation project, ensuring compliance with company policies and Saudi regulatory requirements.
Oversee financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes to ensure accuracy, transparency, and alignment with project objectives.
Develop and implement monitoring systems to track budgets, cost variances, and expenditures across all project phases.
Partner with Contracts, Project Managers, and Senior Management to evaluate financial risks, contract structures, and performance metrics.
Provide clear financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making and corrective actions when needed.
Ensure strong internal controls, compliance, and audit readiness throughout the project lifecycle.
Foster collaboration and teamwork across Finance, Project, and Contract Management teams.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field (advanced degree or certification preferred).
15+ years of experience in finance and project controls.
Proven track record managing financial controls for complex, project-based work, ideally in engineering, construction, or relocation projects.
Strong knowledge of various contract types and cost-control methodologies.
Prior Middle East or Saudi Arabia project experience strongly preferred.
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively as a leader and collaborator.
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