Project Financing, Cost Planning & Controlling Specialist (Urgent)

Description :- The Project Financing, Cost Planning and Controlling Specialist within a Corporate PMO ensures and secure appropriate funding sources, financial accuracy, cost efficiency, and risk mitigation across a project portfolio. Key duties include budget development, cash flow forecasting, cost control, variance analysis, financial reporting, and implementing project cost systems.

Job purpose :- To lead and manage project financing coordination, cost planning, budgeting, and financial control across the project portfolio, ensuring optimal resource utilization, financial discipline, and alignment with corporate strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities :-

Project Financing & Funding Management

• Identify, evaluate, and secure appropriate funding sources (banks, DFIs, equity partners, internal financing) for all priority projects 

• Lead the preparation of bankable documentation including feasibility studies, financial models, and investment memoranda 

• Coordinate end-to-end financing processes from application to financial close 

• Ensure timely availability of funds aligned with project cash flow requirements 

• Establish and maintain relationships with financial institutions, investors, and strategic partners 

• Monitor compliance with loan covenants and financing conditions 

• Support structuring of optimal financing mix (debt vs. equity) to minimize cost of capital 

• Track and manage drawdown schedules and fund utilization across projects

Project Financing & Investment Support

• Coordinate with finance institutions and stakeholders for project financing

• Prepare and review feasibility studies and financial models

• Ensure availability of priced BoQs and CAPEX estimates

• Support negotiations with lenders and investors

Cost Planning & Budgeting

• Develop project cost estimates

• Manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets

• Establish cost baselines and cash flow projections

Cost Control & Monitoring

• Track expenditures vs budgets

• Monitor cost variance and forecasts

• Identify risks and recommend corrective actions

Portfolio Financial Governance

• Identify, evaluate, and secure appropriate funding sources 

• Establish cost control frameworks and reporting systems

• Provide portfolio-level financial insights

Reporting & Decision Support

• Prepare monthly financial reports

• Support investment decision-making

Contract & Commercial Support

• Review contracts and validate payments

• Monitor variations and claims

Risk Management

• Identify financial risks and mitigation strategies

Qualification and Skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or a related field; CPA/ACCA or Master's is a plus.

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in project financial management, cost controls, or financial analysis, preferably in a corporate environment.

• Experience in feasibility studies and financial modeling

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate financial data to non-financial stakeholders. 

Skills 

• Technical Skills Advanced Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP), Microsoft Excel, and Project Management software.
• Financial analysis and modeling
• Cost estimation and control
• Strong communication skills

KPIs

• Budget Variance (Actuals vs. Budget).
• Accuracy of Cash Flow Forecasts.
• Timely Reporting of Cost Trends.
• Efficiency of Cost Closure and Asset Capitalization. 
• % Of projects with secured funding before execution start
• Timeliness of fund mobilization vs. project schedule
• Cost of capital optimization across the portfolio

How To Apply

Applicants who fulfill the above-mentioned criteria could submit detailed curriculum vitae along with supporting documents/credentials accompanied by cover letter addressing [email protected]  with the subject line "Re Project Financing, Cost Planning & Controlling Specialist ’’and submit within seven working days from April 02,2026 up to April 09,2026.

N.B :-Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.