Egis

Financial Controller

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site · Full-time

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EmployerEgis
LocationDubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted5 days ago

Financial Controller

Location: Dubai, UAE
Reporting to: Regional Finance Director

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to act as the right hand to the Regional Finance Director and lead the day-to-day finance operations across the region.

This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for Financial Control and Finance Systems (ERP). The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring robust financial governance, delivering accurate and timely reporting, supporting business growth.

The Financial Controller will work closely with operational and business leaders, providing financial insight, challenging performance, and helping to drive continuous improvement across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Leadership

Provide leadership and direction to the Accounting, Working Capital, COS and ERP teams.
Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Support the development, coaching and succession planning of the finance team.
Deputise for the Regional Finance Director when required.

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Financial Control and Reporting

Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting across all entities.
Lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes.
Review management accounts, balance sheets and cash flow reporting.
Ensure compliance with Group policies, accounting standards and local statutory requirements.
Maintain a strong internal control environment and governance framework.

Planning and Performance Management

Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning activities.
Provide insightful analysis of financial performance, risks and opportunities.
Challenge assumptions and drive improved forecasting accuracy.
Support executive decision-making through high-quality financial analysis and reporting.

Project and Operational Controlling

Oversee project financial performance and profitability reporting.
Review project forecasts, margins, risks and commercial exposures.
Ensure consistency and quality in project financial reviews.
Support operational management in delivering financial targets.

ERP and Finance Transformation

Oversee finance systems governance and data quality.
Lead finance process improvement and automation initiatives.
Support ERP enhancements and digital transformation projects.
Drive standardisation and efficiency across finance processes.

Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).
Significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance role.
Proven experience leading accounting and finance teams within a multi-entity organisation.
Strong technical accounting, financial control and reporting expertise.
Experience of project-based businesses would be advantageous.
Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to challenge constructively and influence decision-making.
Experience of ERP systems and finance transformation initiatives.

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