Finance Controller – Manufacturing Industry

Careers International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 212,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Other benefits as per company policy.

Job summary

Careers International seeks a Finance Controller to lead financial operations for UAE and Africa, overseeing budgeting, cost control, and governance. This role requires senior-level expertise in manufacturing finance and strategic financial leadership.

The candidate should hold CA/ACCA/CPA, have 10+ years in finance with 5+ years in a controller role, and be proficient in SAP S/4HANA, UAE regulations, and treasury operations.

Qualifications

• CA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Finance.
• At least 5 years of experience in a Finance Controller / Financial Controller role.
• Mandatory experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA.
• Exposure to UAE regulations, trade finance, and treasury operations.
• Experience managing teams across multiple locations.
• UAE and Africa operational experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and drive financial planning, budgeting, and financial performance.
• Lead SAP S/4HANA integration and digital transformation initiatives.
• Oversee manufacturing cost control, standard costing, inventory control, and cost optimization.
• Manage trade finance operations, treasury activities, and Dubai-based financial transactions.
• Ensure corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and audit across business operations.
• Support business operations in the UAE and Africa, driving growth and long-term value.
• Manage finance teams across multiple locations.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cost control

Cash flow management

Education

CA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Job description

Job Title: Finance Controller

Industry: Manufacturing

Job Location: UAE

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: AED 19,000 – 22,000 per month

Experience: 10+ Years

Vacancies: 2

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Finance Controller with a strong background in the manufacturing industry to lead financial operations, strategic planning, budgeting, cost control, and financial governance across business operations in the UAE and Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and drive financial planning, budgeting, and financial performance.
• Lead SAP S/4HANA integration and digital transformation initiatives.
• Oversee manufacturing cost control, standard costing, inventory control, and cost optimization.
• Manage trade finance operations, treasury activities, and Dubai-based financial transactions.
• Ensure corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and audit across business operations.
• Support business operations in the UAE and Africa, driving growth and long-term value.
• Manage finance teams across multiple locations.

Keywords

Finance Controller, Financial Controller, Group Financial Controller, Head of Finance, Finance Manager, Manufacturing Finance, Manufacturing Industry, Cost Accounting, Cost Control, Standard Costing, Inventory Control, Cost Optimization, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Financial Management, Strategic Financial Planning, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Implementation, Digital Transformation, Trade Finance, Treasury Management, Cash Flow Management, UAE VAT, UAE Regulations, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Financial Compliance, Working Capital Management, Multi-location Finance Operations, Team Management, UAE Finance, Africa Operations, CA, ACCA, CPA.

Requirements

• CA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Finance.
• At least 5 years of experience in a Finance Controller / Financial Controller role.
• Mandatory experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA.
• Exposure to UAE regulations, trade finance, and treasury operations.
• Experience managing teams across multiple locations.
• UAE and Africa operational experience preferred.

Benefits

• Other benefits as per company policy.