Position: Finance Manager (Construction)

Company: Prime Core Construction

Location: [Crescent Offices, Baku]

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

Prime Core Construction is seeking an experienced Finance manager with strong expertise in construction accounting, project cost control, and financial reporting. 

The candidate will also play an important role in supporting and guiding finance staff and participating in department process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full financial lifecycle of construction projects, including high-level job costing, WIP accounting, retention tracking, cash flow management, and progress billings.
• Direct the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports, conducting deep-dive variance, margin, and cost-to-complete analyses.
• Manage overarching project budgets, corporate forecasts, and financial planning in alignment with company goals.
• Review and approve complex BOQs, interim payment certificates (IPCs), and contractual change orders to ensure financial and commercial accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Procurement, and Project Directors to optimize cost allocation and resource management across active sites.
• Ensure strict VAT and tax compliance; lead the department through internal and external statutory audits.
• Drive the efficient use of construction ERP systems (COINS, SAP, Oracle, Primavera) and ensure data integrity across financial modules.
• Lead and mentor the finance team, providing hands-on supervision, technical guidance, and professional development for team members.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5-6 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with at least 3-4 years specifically within the construction or infrastructure industry in a senior or managerial role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction accounting practices and financial controls.
• Strong proficiency in advanced Excel and major construction ERP systems.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with a proven track record of guiding and developing finance staff; strong teamwork mindset.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and cross-functional communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience managing finances for large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS 15 (construction contracts revenue recognition).
• Active professional certification (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent).

How to Apply:

Please send your CV to [[email protected]] with the subject line Finance Manager – Construction.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.