About this role
Location(s)
- Cairo - Al Qahirah - Egypt
Siemens Mobility (SMO) is the world’s leading provider of mobility solutions that enable the efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly transport of people and goods—helping to improve the quality of everyday life for millions worldwide.
Motivated by innovation, we develop intelligent solutions for the growing digitalization of the transport sector. Our offerings include rail vehicles, rail automation, road traffic management systems, rail electrification, and services.
In Egypt, Siemens Mobility is delivering one of the country’s first high-speed rail system. This landmark project, spanning approximately 2,000 kilometers, will connect 60 cities across Egypt, transforming transportation for both passengers and goods. Participating in this project could be a pivotal milestone in your career and a significant historical achievement for the region.
Today, we are recruiting for a Project Cost Controller to join our team in Egypt. This is an excellent career opportunity for professionals looking to join a truly international team in one of the biggest projects of Siemens Mobility.
What are my responsibilities?
- Maintain project cost baselines, budgets, and pricing calculations across all project phases.
- Monitor actual costs against budgets and commitments, analyze variances, resolve invoice/cost discrepancies, and conduct monthly financial KPI evaluations.
- Drive regular financial re-forecasting, update Estimates at Completion (EAC), and ensure transparent revenue and margin projections.
- Steer cash-in/cash-out planning, optimize working capital, ensure timely milestone billing, and track customer collections and supplier disbursements.
- Collaborate closely with the Project Manager and execution team to challenge financial assumptions, review site progress, and drive margin-improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate with procurement and logistics to align commitment schedules, purchase orders, and payment terms with site delivery milestones and cash flow targets.
- Ensure all project records strictly comply with internal financial guidelines (e.g., Siemens-FRG), revenue recognition rules, and IFRS/local GAAP requirements.
- Prepare monthly project reporting packages, management dashboards, and audit-ready project documentation for internal and external reviews.
What do I need to qualify for this job?
- Degree in BA, Finance, or relevant qualification from reputable university.
- Financial controlling experience (minimum of 4 years) is a must; international experience and working in multicultural teams is a plus.
- Required experience with procurement operations, customs, logistics, export control, contract and claim management.
- Experience with SAP system.
- Teamwork, collaboration, and good interpersonal skills; negotiation skills are a plus.
- Full professional proficiency in English and Arabic.
What else do I need to know?
As a world leader in developing and producing the most advanced technologies, we improve lives and further human achievements worldwide, while also protecting the climate - all thanks to our employees. Working with us, you have the foundation to develop personally and professionally. We give you the chance to do something significant, that benefits society and human progress. We give you the chance to create a difference.
At Siemens we are always challenging ourselves to build a better future. We need the most innovative and diverse Digital Minds to develop tomorrow ‘s reality. Find out more about the Digital world of Siemens here: www.siemens.com/careers/digitalminds
Diversity at Siemens is our source of creativity and innovation. Having different types of talent and experiences makes us more ambitious and better prepared to respond successfully to the demands of the Society. Therefore, we value the candidates that reflect the Diversity that we enjoy in our Company. Please find more information at www.siemens.com
We are looking forward to receiving your online application.
Please note: Only complete applications can be considered in the selection process.