Senior Project Finance Analyst

Job description / Role

Senior project finance analyst

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a senior project finance analyst to join our team in the UAE. As part of our growing regional finance function, you will support high-profile projects and contribute to strengthening financial performance across the business.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with project managers, finance teams, and senior leaders to prepare financial reports, analyse project performance data, develop financial models, and maintain strong financial controls. You will play a key role in monitoring budgets, tracking project progress, and delivering timely financial insights that support effective decision-making across the business.

We are looking for a motivated finance professional with 3-5 years of experience in project accounting or project finance. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to contribute to project performance and overall financial excellence.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to project leaders, providing expert financial guidance throughout the entire project lifecycle, from initial prospecting to project closeout.
• Support projects based in the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and potentially other locations within the GCC, with occasional travel required.
• Support the technical business in achieving strong commercial outcomes across the Middle East by providing financial and operational guidance. Ensure transparent performance, improved profitability, optimized working capital, and risk mitigation.
• Work closely with business unit leaders on P&L, budgets, and forecasts to align with business goals.
• Oversee month-end revenue recognition and provide cost-to-complete support to project leaders for accurate forecasting and resource allocation.
• Participate in project reviews, highlight financial risks (e.g., EAC), and ensure timely actions.
• Manage working capital and DSO in line with company policies.
• Deliver ad-hoc reports, approve sub-consultant invoices, and regularly coordinate with the GCC resource center in India.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration, management, finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a commercial environment with a strong track record in project finance, bid management, or financial management, preferably in the infrastructure, construction, or consultancy sectors.
• Strong knowledge of the Middle East market, particularly in the engineering, construction, and consulting industries.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (including complex data analysis and modeling), as well as Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Hands-on experience with financial and project management systems such as Agresso and Oracle.

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