Business Performance Controller DX

Siemens; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational engineering company in Dubai is seeking a Business Performance Controller DX with extensive experience in financial controlling and project management. The role requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in ERP systems like SAP. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders, manage financial performance, and ensure timely reporting. You should have at least 7 years of relevant experience and a degree in finance or related fields. This position offers an opportunity to drive digitisation in financial processes.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Supporting applications from individuals with disabilities

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of proven experience in financial controlling, contract management, or project management.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively during contract negotiations.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and experience in digitisation.

Responsibilities

• Reporting & controlling the budget and forecast process.
• Update budget and forecast for P&L and cash flow.
• Conduct variance analysis for financial deviations.
• Monthly reconciliation between reporting tools.
• Ensure high quality in financial updates and propose improvements.

Skills

Financial controlling

Contract management

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Business Performance Controller DX

Responsibilities

• Reporting & controlling of budget and forecast process (template preparations, consolidation of feedback, analysis and alignment with respective stakeholders).
• Update of budget and forecast for top line, P&L, balance sheet and free cash flow via official reporting tools (HOP + PATH) through a regular dialogue with finance and business stakeholders.
• Regular variance analysis for FC deviations.
• Forecast of depreciation based on installed base / CAPEX planning.
• Regular alignment with BPC head and MEA Hub on FC and budget updates for all KPIs; all BPC tasks including but not limited to monthly FC loads, flash reporting, BC /WC reporting, OPW, SG&A and OCOGS analysis; FC, MTA / MBR coordination and support for slides and bridges; coordinating with other stakeholders for variance analysis of all finance KPIs; active coordination with country head of finance & Business Controlling for top line, GP, profit, OWC and Cash flow KPI variances and FC.
• Monthly reconciliation between the different reporting tools (SAP / COPA / Power BI / HOP / FAST) FCF & Balance Sheet; lead all FCF and Balance sheet topics across the zone including aligning with stakeholders to retrieve the required transparency and challenge ensuring accurate information based on clear assumptions.
• Set up regularised meetings with the respective stakeholders to ensure there is consistent & timely stream of information.
• Create clear templates with transparent view of FCF movements including changes in profit, OWC, Seeding, depreciation etc.
• Update commentaries for HQ and local management meetings (Zone HQ calls, ICFR Meetings, etc) and provide high quality insights to management.
• Ensure high quality in FC updates and reported FCF is based on the correct movements across all KPIs; propose initiatives to improve FCF and bridge against targets.
• Others: on demand ad hoc analysis; supporting leadership in presentations and special projects; lead digitalisation projects in country & functional reporting to Head of MEA BPC.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years proven experience in financial controlling, contract management, or project management for large and complex deals.
• Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Proven ability to collaborate with Sales, technical business managers, and project controlling teams during contract negotiations and execution.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and experience in driving digitisation and automation of financial processes.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills, with a focus on managing financial performance and customer satisfaction.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Candidate to be Based in Dubai, UAE.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.