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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