Finance Business Controller

Want to work with the most sought-after minds and most talked-about projects? Your experience of Finance in an Engineering Consultancy might just make you our new Finance Business Controller.

Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.

From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary.

Your next role

Buro Happold has a clear strategic plan, strong learning culture and entrepreneurial mindset that will allow you to thrive.

You’ll be part of something bigger than us all where sustainability, equity, social and performance outcomes matter. All of Buro Happold is committed to doing the right thing, even when that’s the hardest thing. This is a genuine opportunity to make impact - and leave real legacy.

Your key duties

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Controller to join our Finance team in Riyadh. This role is critical in supporting the Head of Finance – KSA in delivering accurate financial insights, project accounting, and cost control for a portfolio of high-profile engineering and construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, project accounting, and cost control, preferably within international companies or major projects in the Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Support the month-end close process, including preparation and analysis of monthly management and project accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts for assigned disciplines, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Participate in project portfolio reviews with project teams, covering revenue recognition, profit analysis, WIP, debt, contingencies, change management, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate closely with the Project Operations Team to ensure financial alignment and transparency.
• Develop and deliver monthly and ad-hoc financial reports with insightful analysis to support commercial decision-making.
• Maintain project financial hygiene, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
• Liaise with Group and Regional Finance teams to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Prepare quarterly WIP reports for the assigned project portfolio.
• Respond to ad-hoc reporting, presentation, and information requests from management.
• Ensure compliance with local finance systems, policies, and procedures, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support various finance-related projects and initiatives as required.
  
  
  

Your Skills And Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in project accounting, cost control, and financial analysis.
• Experience in engineering, construction, or infrastructure sectors is highly preferred.
• Exposure to international companies or large-scale projects in KSA is a strong advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., CMA, CPA) are a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g., ERP systems, Excel, Power BI).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English
  
  
  

What We Offer You

• Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world’s most respected consultancies.
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Attractive salary and benefits package
• A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you
• Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions
• An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional.
  
  
  

At Buro Happold, everyone else’s extraordinary is just our everyday.

Apply today and be a part of our legacy.

A place for everyone

Buro Happold values individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.

Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.

We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing difference allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.

Please let us know if there are any adjustments, we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact [email protected] so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.