Project performance and cost analyst

We are looking for Project performance and cost control/analyst specialist To ensure the effective monitoring and evaluation of project financial and operational performance by integrating project management methodologies with cost control practices. The role acts as a key support to the PMO in tracking budgets supplier obligations collections and overall project profitability ensuring projects are aligned with scope cost and time baselines.

• Collaborate with project managers to track performance against the project baseline (cost scope schedule).
  

• Utilize PMP frameworks (like EVM CPI SPI) to assess project health.
  

• Generate Cost Performance Index (CPI) Schedule Performance Index (SPI) and flag any deviations or early signs of overrun.
  

• Prepare periodic project performance dashboards and variance reports for senior leadership.
  

• Support the development of project budgets based on scope of work and WBS.
  

• Monitor ongoing budget consumption identify risks of overruns and recommend corrective actions.
  

• Participate in regular project reviews with the PMO to align financial projections with execution status.
  

• Maintain a clear log of supplier commitments their due dates and payment status.
  

• Prepare payment schedules and track actual transfers from KSA to Egypt.
  

• Coordinate closely with finance and procurement teams to escalate delayed approvals and avoid delivery risks.
  

• Follow up on project billing and collections in coordination with account managers.
  

• Develop a collection timeline and monitor cash inflow to ensure healthy project liquidity.
  

• Reconcile actual collections vs. scheduled milestones and report delays or risks.
  

• Deliver insights that assist PMs in corrective and preventive actions (per PMP guidelines).
  

• Maintain documentation of project performance trends including earned value cost efficiency and delivery constraints.
  

• Act as a liaison between project teams and finance ensuring consistent interpretation of financial data in project context.
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Project Management or related field.
  

• PMP certification (preferred or in progress)
  

• 3 5 years experience in project controls project accounting or PMO support roles
  

• Experience in contracting or construction industry is a plus
  

• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project Primavera) and Excel dashboards
  

• Strong understanding of EVM (Earned Value Management) budget control and KPI tracking
  

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills