Project Financing, Cost Planning & Controlling Specialist

Description :- The Project Financing, Cost Planning and Controlling Specialist within a Corporate PMO ensures and secure appropriate funding sources, financial accuracy, cost efficiency, and risk mitigation across a project portfolio. Key duties include budget development, cash flow forecasting, cost control, variance analysis, financial reporting, and implementing project cost systems. Job purpose :- To lead and manage project financing coordination, cost planning, budgeting, and financial control across the project portfolio, ensuring optimal resource utilization, financial discipline, and alignment with corporate strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities :- Project Financing & Funding Management Identify, evaluate, and secure appropriate funding sources (banks, DFIs, equity partners, internal financing) for all priority projects  Lead the preparation of bankable documentation including feasibility studies, financial models, and investment memoranda  Coordinate end-to-end financing processes from application to financial close  Ensure timely availability of funds aligned with project cash flow requirements  Establish and maintain relationships with financial institutions, investors, and strategic partners  Monitor compliance with loan covenants and financing conditions  Support structuring of optimal financing mix (debt vs. equity) to minimize cost of capital  Track and manage drawdown schedules and fund utilization across projects Project Financing & Investment Support Coordinate with finance institutions and stakeholders for project financing Prepare and review feasibility studies and financial models Ensure availability of priced BoQs and CAPEX estimates Support negotiations with lenders and investors Cost Planning & Budgeting Develop project cost estimates Manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets Establish cost baselines and cash flow projections Cost Control & Monitoring Track expenditures vs budgets Monitor cost variance and forecasts Identify risks and recommend corrective actions Portfolio Financial Governance Identify, evaluate, and secure appropriate funding sources  Establish cost control frameworks and reporting systems Provide portfolio-level financial insights Reporting & Decision Support Prepare monthly financial reports Support investment decision-making Contract & Commercial Support Review contracts and validate payments Monitor variations and claims Risk Management Identify financial risks and mitigation strategies