Financial Controller

Shape financial processes within a growing Dubai operation Gain exposure to strategic projects and senior leadership teams About Our Client Our client is a globally established organisation operating within a highly technical manufacturing and engineering environment. With an international footprint and a strong commitment to innovation, quality, and operational excellence, the business offers the opportunity to contribute to large-scale industrial projects while supporting the continued development of its regional operations. Job Description Support the annual budgeting process, forecasting activities, and medium-term financial planning Prepare and analyse monthly management reports, providing insight into financial performance and key trends Monitor budget performance and investigate variances against targets Identify financial risks and opportunities and support the implementation of corrective actions Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support informed business decisions Analyse manufacturing costs, including materials, labour, and overhead allocations Maintain and review costing assumptions and investigate standard versus actual cost variances Review inventory valuation and work-in-progress balances in collaboration with operational teams Monitor productivity, capacity utilisation, scrap rates, and other operational performance metrics Assess and track the financial benefits of cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives Support month-end and year-end closing activities in line with reporting deadlines Review accruals, provisions, reconciliations, and supporting financial schedules Analyse sales performance, margins, and operating expenditure Prepare reporting submissions for regional and group stakeholders Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management activities Monitor receivable, payable, inventory, and cash performance indicators Track capital expenditure commitments and spending against approved budgets Assist with VAT, Corporate Tax, and regulatory compliance activities Maintain effective financial controls, documentation, and audit trails Support internal and external audits and ensure recommendations are implemented Contribute to the development and enhancement of finance processes and reporting tools Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and HR teams to improve financial visibility and accountability Support ERP optimisation projects, data quality improvements, and reporting automation initiatives The Successful Applicant Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, or a related discipline Minimum 6 years of experience within Financial Controlling, FP&A, or Industrial Finance Previous finance or controlling experience within the UAE is essential Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or another industrial environment is highly preferred Exposure to business start-ups, plant launches, or ERP implementation projects would be advantageous Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CMA, or equivalent is desirable Strong knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax requirements Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and financial analysis Familiarity with IFRS and internal control frameworks Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems Experience using Power BI or similar reporting tools would be beneficial Strong communication and stakeholder management skills What's On Offer Opportunity to join a globally recognised manufacturing business Exposure to a diverse and international working environment Key role supporting a growing and strategically important operation Broad stakeholder exposure and visibility across the business Opportunity to influence processes, systems, and reporting frameworks Long-term career development within a stable and expanding organisation Contact: Cheyenne Coutinho Quote job ref: JN-112026-7138332 Show more Show less