Senior Financial Planning Analyst

About AMANA

Group AMANA is in constant forward motion. Over decades of growth, we have adopted intelligent solutions that improve the way we build, making AMANA a regional leader in the industry today. We have gone beyond conventional construction by championing intelligent solutions that improve the way we build.

We are the region's trusted design-build company, specializing in industrial construction for over three decades. Our reputation is built on our ability to provide turn-key solutions for fast-track projects, repeatedly.

We are a human-centric organization, promoting learning and development opportunities for all employees to thrive in dynamic markets. By investing in our people's continued growth and learning, we challenge and change how we build together – people and business.

The Senior Financial Analyst drives financial planning, project performance analysis, and strategic decision support across all construction projects. Working closely with project and commercial teams, the role ensures strong financial governance, accurate forecasting, cost discipline, proper revenue recognition, and overall profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Financial Control & Variance Analysis

• Work closely with project managers and const controllers to monitor actual project performance versus budget and forecast. Analyze variances in revenue, cost, and cashflow to identify risks and opportunities early.
• Review monthly cost-to-complete submissions with project teams.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition under percentage-of-completion (POC) or IFRS 15
• Validate billing schedules, progress certificates, variation orders for accurate reporting
• Monitor retention, advance payments, and progress billing to optimize cash flow
• Provide insights on cost trends, productivity, and margin movement.
• Present findings to the different level of management starting from project managers up to the leadership team.
• Act as the financial advisor to project managers and site leadership.
• Participate in project review meetings, bringing data-driven insights and financial discipline.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting. CMA preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 6 years of experience, including at least 3 years in construction or contracting
• Strong understanding of project accounting, cost controls, and revenue recognition.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; ERP experience is preferred.
• Experience with Power BI or similar BI tools is a plus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.