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Every day, our teams deliver projects that transform lives, bringing access to essential services such as energy, water, healthcare, education, housing and beyond. Together, We build potential.\nWe create sustainable, meaningful impact by partnering with governments, financial institutions, and public entities to design affordable, innovative solutions that bring enduring improvements to millions of citizens in the countries where we operate. From hospitals and schools to energy, water, agriculture, housing, and more, our projects touch every aspect of life, always with the highest standards and a long-term commitment to future generations.\nAbout the role:\nWe are seeking a Project Finance Controller to join our Finance team in Luanda, Angola.\nThe Project Finance Controller will be responsible for controlling and monitoring the financial performance of projects, ensuring costs, commitments, forecasts, and contractual obligations remain aligned with approved budgets and business objectives.\n This role acts as a key financial partner to Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Project Management teams, providing financial visibility, challenging cost decisions, identifying risks, and supporting effective decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.\nWorking closely with local teams and Group Finance, the role will ensure accurate project financial reporting, strong cost governance, contract financial control, and continuous improvement of project performance management processes. The successful candidate must be fluent in English and have at least an intermediate level of Portuguese.\n\n** CVs must be submitted in English**\nWhat Experience Must Be Evident in the CV\nCandidates must clearly demonstrate:\nMinimum 10 years of progressive finance experience, combining Big 4 audit/advisory background with hands-on industry experience in financial control, project control, or business controlling roles.\nProfessional finance qualification (SAICA, CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent).\nProven experience controlling project or operational financial performance, including cost monitoring, forecasting, variance analysis, financial reporting, and management recommendations.\nStrong ability to challenge business stakeholders (Engineering, Operations, Production, Procurement, or Project teams) by analysing financial data and influencing cost decisions.\nHands-on experience managing project financial controls, including contractor invoices, progress certificates, variation/change orders, claims, retentions, bank guarantees, and contractual financial obligations.\nAdvanced Excel skills with strong ability to develop financial models, analyse complex data, and prepare management reports. 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