Finance Controller, Emerging Markets (Dubai)

Abbott Laboratories; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Global company recognition

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Abbott, a global healthcare leader, seeks a Finance Controller – Emerging Markets based in Dubai to partner with regional leadership and drive financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance management across a diverse market portfolio.

You will lead monthly closes, ensure internal controls, support strategic decisions on pricing, distributor management and market expansion, and develop finance talent while building cross-functional partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA/CA/ACCA/CMA or equivalent preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance or Controlling.
• Experience supporting multinational and geographically diverse markets.
• Healthcare/Medical Device industry experience are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to regional leadership and commercial teams.
• Support strategic decisions related to pricing, distributor management, investments, and market expansion.
• Lead Latest Best Estimate (LBE), Organic Execution Model (OEM) and Scenario Analysis Modeling processes.
• Provide management with timely financial reporting and business insights.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities and ensure reporting accuracy.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and support internal and external audits.
• Monitor working capital, cash flow, accounts receivable, and inventory performance.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and reporting enhancements.
• Support Integrated Business Planning and alignment of commercial, supply chain, and financial plans.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships
• Develop finance talent.

Skills

FP&A

Commercial Finance

Multinational experience

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent

Professional accounting qualification (CPA/CA/ACCA/CMA) preferred

Job description

Abbott, a global healthcare leader, seeks a Finance Controller – Emerging Markets based in Dubai to partner with regional leadership and drive financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance management across a diverse market portfolio.

You will lead monthly closes, ensure internal controls, support strategic decisions on pricing, distributor management and market expansion, and develop finance talent while building cross-functional partnerships.