11 Budgets jobs in Dubai

The Cost Control Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the company's cost control function across all construction and real estate development projects. This role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring cost control systems, budgets, and financial reporting to ensure cost efficiency, profitability, and adherence to project budgets. The candidate will play a key role in financial planning, risk management, and providing senior management with accurate cost insights for decision-making.

• Develop and implement cost control policies, procedures, and systems in alignment with company objectives.

• Lead cost estimation, budgeting, and forecasting for ongoing and upcoming projects.

• Monitor and control project costs to ensure alignment with approved budgets.

• Review and validate project budgets, BOQs, tender estimates, and financial models.

• Analyze project financial performance, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.

• Prepare regular cost control reports, dashboards, and presentations for management.

• Coordinate with project managers, QS teams, procurement, and finance to ensure cost transparency.

• Manage cost risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and value engineering initiatives.

• Establish cost benchmarks and KPIs to track project performance and improve cost efficiency.

• Support contract negotiations, claims, and variation orders from a cost-control perspective.

• Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on cost implications of projects.

• Lead, mentor, and manage the cost control team across multiple projects.

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Finance, or related field.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in cost control within the construction and real estate development sector , with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

• Strong understanding of cost estimation, budgeting, project financing, and financial reporting.

• Solid knowledge of construction contracts (FIDIC and local regulations).

• Proficiency in cost control software (e.g., CCS Candy, Primavera, MS Excel, ERP systems).

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

• Fluent in English; Arabic is an added advantage.

• Experience in Dubai/UAE real estate and construction market is highly preferred.

• Strategic financial planning

• Cost monitoring and risk management

• Budgeting and forecasting accuracy

• Strong commercial acumen

• Attention to detail and accountability

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Monitor daily quantities and costs to ensure compliance with the approved budget and cost control policies for all project requisitions and expenses.
• Manage variation orders by incorporating approved changes into the project budget.
• Prepare and review job budget sheets, updating budgets based on new or revised drawings.
• Generate monthly cost reports using cost control techniques.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as Accounts, Site QS, Planning, and Engineering, to collect data for detailed cost analysis.
• Maintain accurate records of actual cost elements (e.g., staff, materials, subcontractors) for project close-out reports.
• Track and report project status, emphasizing significant savings or losses to management.
• Provide regular updates and reports on budget revisions and the impact of variation orders.
• Ensure all job files, including revised budgets, contracts, and drawings, are properly organized and maintained.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and recommend initiatives to enhance resource utilization.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and other teams as needed to stay informed about project activities and their influence on the budget, schedule, and cost forecast.
• Develop and maintain an effective system for data sharing to support financial analysis, reporting, and explanations for major budget variances.

Emarat Aloula Contracting is a multidiscipline general contractor that also provides extensive facilities management services, working with a wide range of sectors from petrochemical to water. The services delivered by the business include infrastructure projects development, fabrication services, EPC, scaffolding services, engineering, and construction.

The expansive Emarat Aloula facilities cover an area of 280,000m2, with six covered fabrication bays, a painting area, and ample storage space for both raw materials and finished products. EAC employs 2500 people from multiple countries and has built strong relationships with some of the leading EPC firms in the region.

Emarat Aloula Contracting Co. has worked with a number of private and government institutions such as ADWEA Waste-Water Plant, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, and Dubai Festival City Mall.

ASC created the PRIDE Core Foundation, based on Planning, Reliability, Innovation, Determination, and Experience. We live by these values in every project we undertake to ensure high levels of quality are always implemented.

• Job Identification: 1745
• Posting Date: 11/04/2024, 11:36 AM
• Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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• Oversee and manage the cost control and reporting processes for multiple projects
• Conduct cost analysis, forecasting and budget preparation
• Develop and implement cost control policies and procedures
• Review and approve vendor invoices and purchase orders to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policy
• Analyze actual versus budgeted costs, identify variances and take corrective action
• Develop and maintain cost databases, spreadsheets and other financial reports
• Work with project teams to develop and maintain project budgets, schedules and cost reports
• Provide regular financial updates and reports to senior management
• Ensure cost control procedures are compliant with company policy, industry standards and relevant regulations

• Proven work experience as a Cost Controller, Cost Accountant, or a related role.
• Excellent understanding of cost accounting principles.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software, like Quickbooks or SAP.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong skills in mathematics and data analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
• BSc degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant study.

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life.
We welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
So, join us and you’ll become part of our hotel family.

Overview

Kearney, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst — Full-time in Dubai, Middle East & Africa region.

Kearney, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

As the FP&A Analyst in our Dubai office, you will support the financial planning and analysis function with a focus predominantly on the Middle East region. This role is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and providing strategic insights to drive business decisions. The FP&A Analyst will collaborate with various departments to gather and analyze financial data, identify trends, and support decision-making processes. A proactive mindset, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly are essential. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who can contribute to the company's growth and profitability through meticulous financial planning and analysis.

Reporting directly to the Senior Financial Planning & Analytics Manager and functionally to the Regional CFO and ME Financial Controller. The role also works closely with Finance teams in Dubai, South Africa, Turkey, London, and Chicago, as well as other local functions such as HR, Staffing, Office Management, and Legal. The ME finance team consists of 11 members.

• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support various business scenarios and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis to compare actual results to budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and providing actionable insights.
• Monitor and analyze cost structures, identifying areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop accurate revenue forecasts and track performance against targets.
• Evaluate capital expenditure proposals, perform ROI analysis, and track project performance.
• Perform scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to assess the financial impact of different business decisions and external factors.
• Conduct benchmarking studies to compare company performance against industry peers and best practices.
• Create and maintain dashboards and visualizations to communicate financial performance and key metrics to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies, assisting with audits and regulatory reporting as needed.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function.
• Act as a strategic partner to business units, providing financial insights and recommendations to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Identify and assess financial risks, developing strategies to mitigate potential impacts on the business.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve business performance.
• Assist in the preparation and management of the annual budget, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed, providing timely and accurate information to stakeholders.

After nearly 100 years, we know this business is fundamentally about making connections—between facts, figures, insights, strategies, tools, technologies and above all, people. That’s why we look for proactive, positive, and flexible individuals who are always unapologetically their unique selves.

We want to hear from you if you:

• Have a university degree or equivalent and are studying for, or completed an internationally recognized Certified/Chartered accountant qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA
• Have a minimum 5 years in a similar role. Professional service industry experience is desirable
• Have a strong knowledge of financial planning and analysis in a related role
• Possess strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling
• Have experience with financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus
• Have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Arabic is desirable
• Are commercially minded and are willing to be hands on
• Have strong organization skills, attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Are a self-driven, highly motivated team player who understands the implications of collaborating in a truly global environment

Every day, our people work to be the difference for our clients, our communities, and our colleagues. They are sustained by a competitive remuneration package plus comprehensive benefits and perks, including but not limited to:

• Generous retirement/pension savings contributions
• Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and their families
• Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities
• Personalized opportunities to help you chart a unique career journey to pursue your own personal and professional goals

Apply now. Submit your cover letter, CV (.doc or .pdf format only) via our website.

Equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination Kearney prides itself on providing a culture where our employees belong and thrive equally, which means our people feel comfort, confidence, and joy as they do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. We encourage everyone to apply, including those who may not feel historically represented in consulting.

The hiring company is a large organisation in the Technology industry. Known for its innovative approach, the firm has established itself as a market leader in the tech, digital and AI sector, constantly pushing boundaries and setting new standards. They now have operations in the Middle East, North America and Europe.

• Oversee and manage all financial planning activities.
• Develop and implement strategic financial plans.
• Analyse financial data and prepare forecasts.
• Lead team in annual budgeting process.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Coordinate with senior management to align financial plans with business goals.
• Report on financial performance and make recommendations.
• Drive financial planning initiatives to support the company's growth.

• A strong educational background in Finance, Accounting or related fields.
• Must hold experience in operating in Europe and/or North America.
• Must hold string M&A experience
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to manage a team.
• Excellent analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and standards.
• The ability to align financial plans with business objectives.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 10/14/2025

At Stella Stays, we’re not just another hospitality brand - we’re building the future of living. We’ve reimagined what it means to feel at home, creating tech-driven, beautifully designed spaces that people actually want to live in, whether for a few days or a few months.

We started in 2019 with a bold vision, and in just a few years, we became leaders in the space, disrupting traditional hospitality with a fresh, forward-thinking approach. Our fully furnished homes across MENA are seamlessly bookable online, ready for instant move-in, and packed with everything from high-speed WiFi to world class amenities. No paperwork, no hassle - just modern, effortless living.

Behind this vision is a team of ambitious, fast moving people who thrive in a high-growth environment. We think big, move fast, and build what’s never been built before - together.

If you’re looking for a place where you can make things happen, grow your career, and be part of something truly game-changing, you’ve found it. Welcome to the future. Welcome to Stella Stays.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a Finance Executive who is detail-oriented, analytical, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment. You’ll play a vital role in managing daily finance operations, supporting growth initiatives, and ensuring compliance while helping us scale across regions.

What You’ll Do:

• Handle day-to-day accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
  
• Manage accounts payable/receivable, invoices, and expense tracking.
  
• Assist with monthly closing, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
  
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, Guest Experience) to provide financial insights.
  
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, tax filings, and internal controls.
  
• Support audits, financial analysis, and ad-hoc reporting. Use tech tools, automation, and dashboards to improve efficiency.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  
• 2–4 years of finance/accounting experience; experience in hospitality or tech/hospitality-tech is a plus.
  
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance.
  
• Proficiency with accounting software and Excel/Google Sheets.
  
• Analytical mindset with meticulous attention to detail.
  
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, scaling startup environment.
  
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.