Financial Controller

Auro Premium Coffees; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee company based in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Finance Controller to oversee financial operations across its retail, roasting, and trading segments. The ideal candidate will have a strong financial leadership background with over 8 years of experience, proficiency in ERP systems, and the ability to support strategic business decisions. A competitive package and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 3 years in a similar role.
• Proven track record in managing finance for multi-entity or multi-segment businesses.
• Hands-on exposure to regulatory, compliance, and tax frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of financial oversight, reporting, and internal controls.
• Support commercial decision-making across pricing and margin analysis.
• Partner with business heads for performance improvement and growth planning.

Skills

Financial oversight

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost control

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CMA)

Master’s degree in Finance or MBA

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Odoo)

Advanced Excel

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly competent and commercially astute Finance Controller to take full ownership of the financial oversight, reporting, and controls across three strategic business verticals: coffee retail, roasting operations, and international trading.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of financial oversight, reporting, and internal controls across three strategic business verticals: coffee retail, roasting operations, and international trading.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (mandatory)
• Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, or CMA is required
• Master’s degree in Finance or MBA is an added advantage

Experience

• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 3 years in a similar role
• Proven track record in managing finance for multi-entity or multi segment businesses • Experience in F&B, FMCG, or manufacturing sectors (coffee/roastery experience preferred)
• Hands-on exposure to regulatory, compliance, and tax frameworks (local and international, where applicable)

Technical & Functional Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, IFRS, and internal controls
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and working capital management
• Strong understanding of inventory, production costing, and trading financial cycles
• Ability to develop and implement financial systems, KPIs, and reporting dashboards
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Odoo) and advanced Excel/financial modeling skills

Commercial & Strategic Acumen

• Ability to evaluate and support commercial decision-making across retail pricing, product margin analysis, and trade deals
• Strong grasp of cash flow dynamics and capital expenditure management
• Strategic mindset to partner with business heads for performance improvement and growth planning