Project Finance Specialist

ABOUT THE ROLE The Project Finance Specialist is responsible for monitoring project financial performance, including revenue, costs, margins, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and financial risk analysis, while providing financial insights to support project and business decisions. The role also ensures accurate project accounting and IFRS 15 revenue recognition, supports financial closing and audits, maintains data integrity across SAP and financial reports, and drives improvements in project accounting processes and controls. RESPONSIBILITIES Project Finance & Business Partnering • Monitor project financial performance, including revenue, costs, margins, cash flow, and key financial risks. • Perform project financial analysis, margin reviews, Latest Estimates, cost-to-complete assessments, and forecasting. • Analyze budget and forecast variances, identifying financial exposures and margin improvement opportunities. • Provide financial insights to Project Managers and Operations to support business decisions. • Assess the financial impact of contract variations, change orders, claims, and commercial developments. • Prepare project financial reports and support financial alignment across EDGE entities and stakeholders. Project Accounting & Controllership • Apply IFRS 15 to project contracts, ensuring accurate revenue recognition and accounting compliance. • Coordinate project financial closing, including revenue, costs, accruals, provisions, WIP, and contract balances. • Review project accounting records and reconciliations, ensuring consistency between SAP, project P&Ls, and financial reporting. • Prepare technical accounting documentation and support internal and external audits. • Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies, control weaknesses, and reporting inconsistencies in coordination with Shared Services and Controllership. Financial Systems & Process Improvement • Support SAP Project Systems governance, financial data integrity, and improvements in project accounting and reporting processes. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 6 years of experience in project finance, project accounting, financial controllership, or related roles. Experience in project-based environments, preferably involving complex contracts and multi-entity operations. Practical experience in financial closing, IFRS reporting, financial analysis, and audit support. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage. CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE. Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations. EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting. Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.