ERP & Projects Cost Controller

About the Role

Rawafid Alhadara is seeking an ERP & Projects Cost Controller to join its finance team in Jeddah, Makkah Province. This full-time role involves managing the financial aspects of projects through integrated ERP systems, with a focus on cost control processes, financial analysis, and data integrity. The position requires 5-10 years of experience and offers a competitive salary.

Role Purpose

The ERP & Projects Cost Controller will oversee cost control processes, analyze project financials, and ensure data accuracy and integrity within the ERP system. This role contributes to efficient tracking of project costs, budgets, and forecasts, aligning financial objectives with organizational goals. Collaboration with project managers and the finance department is essential for providing insights and recommendations for informed decision-making, particularly within the construction industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end ERP implementation (Dynamics, Xpedeon) covering finance, procurement, HR, and project control modules.
• Define data governance standards, master data ownership, and access control policies.
• Define workflows, approvals, and reporting structures to support data-driven decision-making.
• Manage data migration, testing, and system integration to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Coordinate training and change management to drive user adoption and process efficiency.
• Integrate real-time project and financial dashboards for executive visibility and performance monitoring.
• Drive financial integration between ERP systems and project control tools to ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Control cash flow and forecast cost-to-complete for each project.
• Receive and analyze monthly financial statements, forecasts, and variance analyses to support strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with treasury and finance to link with business operations.
• Audit for SOCPA, VAT, GAZT, GOSI, Mudad, local and international standards compliance.
• Conduct audits aiming at implementing effective controls for risk mitigation and transparency.
• Liaise with external auditors, government authorities, and financial institutions to maintain compliance integrity.
• Establish Budget, CBS, WBS, Forecasting, monitor and control projects (cost, time, quality), and coordinate.
• Establish and monitor earned value management (EVM) techniques to track cost and schedule performance via integration between Primavera and ERP.
• Collect incoming reports as a central point, review and ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and present weekly dashboards and monthly reports and forecasts to the boards and steering committees.
• Track variations and ensure full compliance.
• Contribute to managing client relationships through presentations, coordination, and approvals.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and site teams to align scope, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Ensure timely issuance of project control deliverables: budget revisions, cost-to-complete, progress S-curves, and risk logs.
• Assist and mentor finance, ERP, and project control teams to build operational excellence.
• Promote continuous improvement and performance efficiency across departments.
• Embed governance and service quality within organizational frameworks.
• Support long-term business strategy through financial modelling, automation, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Drive departmental KPIs through regular performance reviews and capability-building plans.

Qualifications and Experience

• Solid background in cost control and ERP management.
• Experience in the construction industry is required.
• A proactive approach to improving processes.
• 5-10 years of relevant professional experience.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Makkah Province, within the finance team of Rawafid Alhadara. The role involves close collaboration with project managers and various departments.

Application Process

Candidates with a strong background in cost control and ERP management, particularly within the construction industry, are invited to apply.