Financial Controller

Kingston Stanley; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established international company in Dubai is seeking a Project Controller to join their Finance team. This role will serve as a financial business partner, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Qualified candidates should have 5–7 years of finance experience, strong analytical skills, and expertise in project accounting. This position offers a hybrid working pattern.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of finance or accounting experience, including at least 2 years in project controlling.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of project accounting, including IFRS 15.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Drive profitability and performance analysis.
• Manage cash flow, revenue recognition, and collections.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks while capitalizing on opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide actionable financial insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

ERP expertise (Dynamics 365 preferred)

Knowledge of project accounting

Tools

Dynamics 365

Power BI

Job description

Project Controller, Dubai — Financial Business Partner

I am recruiting on behalf of a well-established, international company for a Project Controller to join their Finance team in Dubai. This role will act as a key financial business partner to project managers and senior leadership, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting
• Drive profitability and performance analysis
• Manage cash flow, revenue recognition, and collections
• Identify and mitigate financial risks while capitalizing on opportunities
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide actionable financial insights

Candidate Profile:

• 5–7 years of finance or accounting experience, including at least 2 years in project controlling
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Advanced Excel and ERP expertise (Dynamics 365 preferred; Power BI an advantage)
• Knowledge of project accounting, including IFRS 15

Location: Dubai (hybrid working pattern)