Project Controller

Project Controller – Middle East

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Ready to engineer your positive impact?
Then join Tractebel, part of the ENGIE Group, and our 5,600 passionate experts around the globe, driven by shaping a more sustainable world every day. It’s your chance to be a part of the adventure of the century: accelerating the energy transition – while enhancing people’s lives through meaningful projects. Make your contribution to carbon neutrality in markets like nuclear, renewables, power & gas, electrical grids, hydropower & dams, water resources & supply, desalination, complex & high-tech buildings, transport infrastructures, and ports & waterways.

Are you ready to make a difference? Then we look forward to meeting you!

What we offer

• Tractebel is more than a place to work. It’s your chance to evolve alongside top experts on impactful projects around the world. It’s an environment built on team spirit, where you can reach your highest potential.
• We actively support the development of our people, and the opportunities for growth within the ENGIE Group are wide open.
• We offer a competitive salary package including paid holidays, performance-based bonuses (for eligible roles), comprehensive health insurance, and ENGIE stock options, among other perks.
• Flexible, hybrid arrangements allow one day of remote work per week.
• We value team spirit and celebrate our achievements with events like our annual Iftar gathering and year-end festivities.

Your mission
As Project Controller – Middle East in our Finance & Administration team, you will contribute to our mission every day by playing a crucial role in driving financial performance and project governance within the Middle East region.

You will be responsible for supporting the Regional Finance Controller in integrating financial standards and systems, as well as ensuring the financial health and compliance of projects. Your mission will include working closely with Project Managers, the Operations team, and the Accounting team, ensuring the accuracy of financial data, challenging project performance, and supporting overall business development through sound financial management.

Your key responsibilities

• Support the Finance Controller and CFO in deploying and integrating the finance organization across the Middle East, including implementing group standards and systems.
• Challenge and support Project Managers on the financial performance of their projects.
• Review and monitor project status, budgets, forecasts, and estimates.
• Collaborate with entities to produce monthly and quarterly financial statements, KPIs, and budgets.
• Manage and improve financial reporting systems, project account codes, timesheets, and adherence to CFO instructions related to project financials.
• Set up and ensure procedures related to statutory reporting and reconciliation processes under ENGIE Tractebel Group standards.
• Monitor accounts receivable and ensure timely client invoicing in coordination with the project teams.
• Analyze SG&A, working capital, cash flow, bonds, risks & opportunities, and foreign exchange impacts.
• Stay updated on new financial, accounting, and tax regulations affecting the business.
• Ensure compliance of all Middle East entities with ENGIE Tractebel finance & accounting policies.
• Contribute to defining procedures and methods related to project accounting and financial integration in business development.

We would love to hear from people with

Your qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Additional certifications (CPA, CFA, ACCA, MBA) are a plus.

Your experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Finance (Business Control, Accounting, Consolidation, Internal Audit, etc.).
• Experience in consulting and complex, multicultural organizations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting systems and SAP is an advantage.
• Proven ability to generate budgets and financial reports.

Who you are

• Strong analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• Strong team player with outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Exceptionally well-organized with a high aptitude for data and detail orientation.
• Able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Business understanding of engineering consultancy activities (Power Generation, T&D, Energy Transition, Urban, etc.).
• Fluent in English; Arabic, French, or German is an advantage.
• Based in Riyadh with readiness to travel across the Middle East region as needed.

Who we are
Our top priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. With Tractebel, you are uniquely positioned to make a positive impact on global net-zero targets. The driving force behind reaching these goals is our greatest asset: you. Our people come first, and our strength is in our diversity. Because diversity leads to fresh perspectives that drive performance and innovation!

Find out more about Tractebel, our activities and why you should join us here! 

As part of the 96,000-strong ENGIE Group, your career path in pioneering low-carbon solutions around the world knows no limits. Every day is your opportunity to shape a more sustainable world.