Senior Specialist - Program Cost Controller

Date: 13 Oct 2026

Company: EDGE Group PJSC

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Together, we are shaping the future.

Support the effective financial management of Maestral’s ISS SPP Program by monitoring budgets, actual expenditure, purchase commitments, accruals and forecasts. The Program Cost Controller will provide accurate and timely cost information to the Program Manager and Finance team, identify variances and emerging cost pressures, and support program decision-making through financial analysis, cost reporting and scenario modelling.

• Maintain the program budget and monitor actual expenditure, purchase commitments and accruals against approved budget lines and work streams.
• Prepare and regularly update program cost forecasts, cost-to-complete estimates and projected final costs based on current delivery and procurement plans.
• Analyze variances between budget, actual expenditure, commitments and forecasts, identifying root causes and highlighting areas requiring corrective action.
• Prepare accurate and timely program cost reports for the Program Manager, Finance team and relevant governance meetings.
• Work with Procurement to monitor purchase-order values, supplier commitments and expenditure against approved budgets and ceiling values.
• Assess the financial impact of program changes, contractual variations and changes in scope, ensuring approved changes are reflected in budgets and forecasts.
• Develop financial models and scenario analysis to evaluate the cost implications of supplier pricing, schedule changes and program decisions.
• Ensure program cost information is appropriately supported, reconciled and maintained in accordance with Finance policies and approval requirements.
• Identify potential cost overruns, funding gaps and financial discrepancies and elevate material issues to the Program Manager and Finance leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Professional or part-professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, CMA or CPA would be advantageous.
• 5–8 years’ experience in project cost control, program finance, financial analysis or management accounting.
• Experience in a project-based, service-contract, engineering, maritime, MRO or defence environment is preferred.
• Experience working with Program Management, Procurement and Contract Management teams.

Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class…