<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">Effective financial control in project management involves variance tracking of planned vs. actual metrics.This process's management differs based on contract type: fixed-price or time-and-material (T&M).For fixed-price contracts, focus on actual costs vs. agreed price, controlling scope creep.In T&M contracts, transparency in time logs and material costs is vital.Understanding variance tracking nuances is crucial for project success and financial management.