Finance Projects and Strategy Expert

RHI Magnesita N.V.; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Finance Projects and Strategy Expert to join their regional finance team in Dubai. This role involves strategic financial modelling, compliance, and business partnering to drive insights that align with operational goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance, particularly in the manufacturing sector, and will play a key role in financial planning, M&A evaluation, and process improvement. The company offers a competitive salary, health and housing allowances, and opportunities for continuous learning.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Global bonus scheme

Health, Transport, and Housing Allowance

Access to continuous learning

Relocation and visa support

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Finance, FP&A, or Transformation, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement internal control frameworks for compliance.
• Develop and maintain 3-year strategic financial models.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for SG&A expenses.

Skills

Strategic Financial Modelling

Business Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Excel

Job description

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Finance Projects and Strategy Expert

Hybrid

About You

You are a strategic and analytical finance professional who goes beyond the numbers. You enjoy solving complex challenges, building financial models, and providing insights that drive business decisions.

You bring:

• 7+ years in Finance, FP&A, or Transformation, ideally in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, compliance, and accounting processes.
• Proven skills in strategic financial modelling, business planning, and scenario analysis.
• Experience in M&A, including due diligence and investment case development.
• Hands-on SG&A planning and cost control experience.
• Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP systems, and advanced Excel.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

About the Job

As part of the regional finance team, you’ll work closely with the Regional CFO to align strategy with numbers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Internal Controls & Compliance
  • Design and implement internal control frameworks to ensure accounting and reporting compliance
  • Perform regular testing and documentation of substantive procedures to support internal and external audits
  • Monitor financial processes to ensure consistency, accuracy, and adherence to relevant accounting standards
• Strategic Planning & Business Modelling
  • Develop and maintain 3-year strategic financial models, including revenue, cost, and profitability projections
  • Support strategic planning cycles by providing financial insights, scenario analysis, and risk assessments
  • Partner with business leaders to align financial models with operational goals and market realities
• M&A and Business Case Development
  • Build detailed financial models to evaluate potential mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
  • Conduct due diligence and scenario simulations to assess financial viability and integration impact
  • Collaborate with Strategy, Legal, and Operations to present data-driven recommendations to senior leadership
• SG&A Planning and Controlling
  • Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for SG&A expenses
  • Monitor spending trends and identify opportunities for efficiency and cost optimization
  • Provide actionable insights to functional leaders on cost performance and resource allocation
• Business Partnering & Insight Generation
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders by delivering relevant, timely, and forward-looking financial insights
  • Translate complex financial data into clear strategic recommendations and presentations
  • Support cross-functional projects with financial evaluations, KPIs, and ROI analysis
• Process Improvement & Change Management
  • Identify and lead initiatives to improve financial processes, data integrity, and reporting quality
  • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and financial discipline across the organization
  • Support change management and training efforts related to finance transformation projects

What We Offer

• Acompetitive salary packageand global bonus scheme
• Health, Transport, and Housing Allowance
• Access to continuous learning and development through RHIM Academy LMS, and the full LinkedIn Learning catalog
• Relocation and visa support, if moving to Dubai
• Inclusive culture and global career opportunities

Please apply online – we are looking forward to your application. Due to data privacy reasons applications via e-mail cannot be taken into consideration.

At RHI Magnesita everyone is welcome and encouraged to apply. We evaluate applications based on required qualifications and regardless of gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status. At RHI Magnesita we appreciate the value of diverse teams.