Planning & Cost Controller

Monitor project budgets, track costs, and ensure financial efficiency throughout the project lifecycle. Work closely with project managers, procurement teams, estimation and finance departments to ensure projects are completed within approved budgets and timelines.

• Prepare project time schedules and updates based on client requirements.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Monitor and control project expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Perform cost analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Track project progress and compare actual costs versus planned costs.
• Prepare variance analysis reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Review contractor invoices and verify quantities and pricing.
• Coordinate with procurement and technical engineering teams to evaluate change orders.
• Develop cost control procedures and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Support project scheduling and resource planning activities.
• Assist in risk assessment and financial impact analysis.
• Maintain accurate cost documentation and project financial records.
• repare monthly financial reports for management review.
• Slab Utilization Rate:
  Ratio of finished product area to total raw slab area purchased.
• Waste & Scrap Percentage:
  Measures raw material lost in production.

• Gross Margin Percentage (GM%): (Revenue – Direct COGS) / Revenue.
• Unit Cost of Goods Sold (COGS):
  Tracks direct and indirect costs per unit.
• Fixed Cost Absorption Rate:
  Measures how revenue covers overhead.

• Remake/Rework Percentage:
  Jobs requiring correction.
• Customer Order Cycle Time:
  Time from order placement to delivery.
• Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) to maintain cash flow.
• EBITDA Margin:
  Operating profitability after overhead. Quarterly review against forecast.
• Inventory Turnover Ratio:
  Revenue / average inventory to reduce holding costs.

• Strong knowledge of project planning software (MS Project, Primavera ..etc,)
• Strong background in cost accounting and project management
• Familiarity with ERP systems and construction industry software
• Knowledge of quarrying and stone processing techniques
• Analytical mindset with ability to spot inefficiencies