About Us
Waagner Biro Bridge Services has been a trusted leader in the UAE construction industry for over 50 years. Headquartered in Dubai, the company specializes in delivering innovative engineering and construction solutions for both government and private sector clients. Backed by a highly skilled team of civil, mechanical, structural, and electrical engineers, Waagner Biro Bridge Services provides comprehensive services that span design, construction, and ongoing maintenance. Known for its integrated approach and commitment to quality, the company has set a benchmark for excellence in construction engineering across the region.
For more information, visit: https://waagnerbiro-bridgeservices.com
About the Role
To drive financial performance and cash-flow optimization across the division's project portfolio by acting as the key financial liaison between Project Managers and Management. This role ensures the integrity of project financial data, timely revenue recognition, proactive cost control, and collaboration with internal and client stakeholders. It also supports continuous improvement through ERP mastery and actionable dashboard reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Financial Management & Support
- Monitor project financials across all contracts, focusing on revenue recognition, cost allocation, margin control, and Work-In-Progress (WIP) tracking.
- Provide clear analysis of actual vs. budgeted/forecasted financials, aligned with IFRS 15 and internal standards.
- Conduct profitability assessments, feasibility studies, and financial modeling to support strategic decisions at the division level.
- Act as a trusted business partner to Project Managers and technical teams, ensuring financial visibility and
operational alignment.
2. Work Order & Cash-Flow Optimization
- Coordinate with Quantity Surveyors to support the preparation, validation, and submission of Payment Applications (PA) and Payment Certificates (PC).
- Ensure regular follow-up with the client (e.g., RTA - CNP Department) to accelerate JMS approvals and
payment cycles.
- Support the reduction of unbilled revenue and ensure justified monthly WIP figures to improve division cash-flow.
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3. ERP Utilization & Data Intelligence
- Leverage ERP systems (e.g., SAP, XPEDEON, or equivalent) to extract and structure financial data for reporting and performance analysis.
- Build and maintain Power BI dashboards to visualize project KPIs, cash positions, and operational progress
for senior management.
- Train and support Project Managers in financial processes and tool usage to ensure data integrity and operational autonomy.
4. Coordination & Delegated Closing Authority
- Act as a central point of contact between QS teams, Project Managers, and Finance for monthly closing activities.
- Under the guidance of the Division Director, lead or support the monthly closing process on their behalf
when required, ensuring consistency, completeness, and timely reporting.
- Liaise with the Finance team to consolidate inputs and prepare divisional financial closure files.
5. Cross-Divisional Process Improvement
- Proactively identify inefficiencies or gaps in financial processes and propose enhancements that can be implemented across the Infrastructure Maintenance Division.
- Collaborate with other divisions to share improvements, harmonize practices, and contribute to
company-wide performance optimization.
What do we need from you
- Advanced degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- Broad and progressive experience in project financial control in infrastructure or technical environments.
- Proficiency in Power BI, Excel (VBA, Pivot, Lookup), and ERP systems such as SAP or others.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting standards (IFRS), budgeting, forecasting, and investment planning.
- Excellent communication in English, French and Arabic are an advantage.
- Autonomous, solution-oriented, and comfortable managing across functions.
What's in it for you?
- Reduction of WIP and faster billing/payment cycles
- Reliable, real-time dashboards aligned with project and financial KPIs
- Smooth execution of month-end closings even in delegated scenarios - Value-added process improvements with impact beyond the division
