Budget Control Manager – Construction Projects

Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd (ENLT)

. Lead planning and budgeting processes for renewable energy projects in Israel and internationally, from development through completion and handover .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeIsraelMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in budget control and financial management for renewable energy projects, with strong analytical skills to assess project performance and manage stakeholder relationships effectively. Proficient in advanced Excel and ERP systems, with a focus on CAPEX budgeting and financial risk management.

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Budget ControlFinancial ManagementCost ForecastingStakeholder CoordinationAdvanced Excel

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Hard Skills

Budget ManagementProject ControlsFinancial PMOCAPEX BudgetingCost AnalysisFinancial Risk ManagementProject Performance ControlResource AllocationAnalytical SkillsForeign Exchange Hedging

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple PrioritiesInterpersonal SkillsMatrix Environment Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsSAP

Industry Keywords

Renewable EnergyProject-BasedConstructionInfrastructureFinancial Stakeholders

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead planning and budgeting processes for renewable energy projects in Israel and internationally, from development through completion and handover
Manage, monitor, and control project budgets across the full lifecycle
Analyze actuals versus budget, cost forecasts, EAC, and ETC
Support and guide Project Managers on budgeting, risk management, resource allocation, financial control, and stakeholder coordination
Prepare management reports with project performance trends, variances, and actionable recommendations
Lead budget change-control processes and prepare budget approval requests
Lead financial risk management and lessons-learned processes
Manage project cash flows, including equity and lender funding calls, intercompany fund transfers, and foreign exchange hedging
Support financing processes and the opening of bank accounts in Israel and abroad
Maintain relationships with banks, lenders, advisors, financing stakeholders, senior management, auditors, and business units

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering & Management, or Accounting – required
5–8 years of experience in budget control, project controls, financial PMO, or budget management for complex projects – required
Previous experience in a project-based, industrial, construction, infrastructure, or energy company, or at a leading consulting firm – a significant advantage
Proven experience managing significant CAPEX budgets, cost forecasting, and project performance control
Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand and analyze complex financial data
Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment, manage multiple stakeholders, and handle multiple priorities simultaneously
Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems – required
Experience with SAP – an advantage
Fluent English, both written and spoken – required
Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to effectively present insights and recommendations to senior management and business stakeholders
Willingness to travel abroad for business purposes occasionally, approximately 3–4 times per year

Benefits

Comp & perks

Occasional business travel abroad, approximately 3–4 times per year