Finance Head & FP&A

Confidential Company; Sharjah; On-site; AED 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Group Finance Controller to oversee group consolidation, reporting, budgeting, and performance management across multiple entities.

You will ensure financial accuracy, strengthen internal controls, drive cost optimization, and provide actionable insights to support business decisions and profitability for the organization. The role requires interaction with senior leadership, IFRS knowledge, and strong intercompany expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; professional qualifications preferred.
• 15+ years of relevant finance experience, including group consolidation and management reporting.
• Experience with intercompany eliminations, OCI, consolidation adjustments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with stakeholder management.
• Ability to challenge senior stakeholders professionally and enforce accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead group-level consolidation, intercompany reconciliations, and eliminations.
• Oversee monthly and annual financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and planning.
• Drive accurate financial forecasting and strategic planning.
• Manage month-end closing with strong controls.
• Prepare consolidated MIS reports and financial dashboards for senior management.
• Monitor liquidity, cash flow forecasts, and working capital.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities and profitability improvements.
• Strengthen internal controls, policies, and compliance with standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CA/ACCA/CFA preferred

Job description

Job Purpose

To oversee group-level financial control consolidation reporting budgeting and performancemanagement across multiple entities The role ensures financial accuracy strong internal controls effective cost management and actionable financial insights to support business decisions andorganizational profitability

Key Responsibilities

Group Consolidation

Lead financial consolidation intercompany reconciliations andeliminations including appropriate accounting treatment for subsidiaries partial ownership non-controlling interests and other consolidation adjustments

Financial Reporting

Oversee monthly and annual financial statements managementaccounts general ledger reviews balance sheet reconciliations accruals provisions andperiod-end cut-offs Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting

Budgeting

Lead annual budgeting financial forecasting variance analysis andfinancial planning Challenge budget assumptions investigate material deviations andrecommend corrective actions

Forecasting

Lead annual budgeting financial forecasting variance analysis andfinancial planning Challenge budget assumptions investigate material deviations andrecommend corrective actions

Month-End Closing

Manage the closing process strengthen reconciliation practices andestablish effective review and posting controls targeting timely completion of the monthlyclose

Management Reporting

Prepare consolidated MIS reports and financial dashboardscovering revenue profitability EBITDA operating expenses cash flow and key performanceindicators Present financial insights and risks to senior management

Cash Flow

Working Capital Monitor liquidity cash flow forecasts receivables payables and working capital Identify financial risks and recommend measures to improve cashmanagement

Profitability

Cost Optimization Monitor entity-level and business-unit profitability identifyloss-making operations and cost inefficiencies and develop corrective action plans withbusiness heads

Internal Controls

Compliance Strengthen financial governance approval processes accounting policies and internal controls Ensure compliance with applicable accountingstandards statutory requirements and group policies

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; professional qualification such asCA, ACCA, or CFA preferred.15+ years of relevant finance experience, including substantial experience in financialcontrol, group consolidation, budgeting, and management reporting.Strong expertise in intercompany eliminations, financial statements, OCI, consolidationadjustments, variance analysis, and internal controls.Experience managing financial reporting and performance across multiple entities orbusiness units.Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify financialrisks and drive cost optimization.Demonstrated ability to challenge senior stakeholders professionally, manage internalbusiness conflicts, maintain financial independence, and enforce accountability even indifficult or loss-making business situations.Strong communication skills and the ability to translate financial data into clearrecommendations for senior leadership.