Financial Controller

Edenred UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Edenred UAE is seeking a senior finance professional to lead FP&A and, on maternity leave, cover the FP&A Manager role. The role will then transition into the Financial Controller, overseeing accounting, governance and reporting.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, KPI analysis, income reporting, audit coordination, VAT and IFRS compliance, and driving process improvements with Power BI dashboards. Fluent English required.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years FP&A experience in corporate or commercial finance.
• Experience with fintech, payments, financial services or multinational organisations.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel and BI tool proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A, including planning, forecasting, budgeting and performance analysis.
• Cover FP&A Manager during maternity leave and transition to Financial Controller.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end closings; ensure accurate reporting and governance.
• Oversee audits, VAT/IFRS compliance and internal controls.
• Develop automated reporting and dashboards using Power BI and other tools.

Skills

Financial modelling

Power BI

Excel

IFRS knowledge

VAT knowledge

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Power BI

HFM

Oracle

Apollo

Job description

About Edenred

Edenred is the leading digital platform for corporate services in the areas of benefits, professional mobility, and B2B payments.

Operating in 44 countries, it connects more than 60 million users to over 2 million partner merchants through more than 1 million client companies.

Edenred offers solutions dedicated to employee engagement (meal vouchers, commuting, gift vouchers, wellness, rewards, and preferential offers to boost purchasing power), mobility (multi-energy solutions, including EV charging, fleet management services, maintenance, toll, and parking), and corporate payments (virtual cards). In addition to its own solutions, Edenred also distributes offers from more than 120 partners on its platform.

True to the Group’s purpose, "Enrich connections. For good.", these solutions enhance users' well-being and purchasing power and simplify the lives of professional drivers while promoting access to healthier food, more environmentally friendly products, and more sustainable mobility. They improve the attractiveness and efficiency of businesses and vitalize the employment market and the local economy.

Edenred’s 12,000 employees are committed to making the world of work a connected ecosystem that is safer, more efficient and more responsible every day.

In 2024, thanks to its global technology assets, the Group generated a business volume of nearly €45 billion, mainly through mobile applications, online platforms and cards.

Edenred is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange and included in the following indices: CAC Next 20, CAC Large 60, Euronext 100, Euronext Tech Leaders, FTSE4Good, DJSI Europe Index, DJSI World Index, and MSCI Europe.

The UAE Context

Edenred UAE is a fast growing payroll service provider serving more than 15,000 business and more than 2.2 million unbanked employees. We service over 10 banks and 35 financial institutions. We offer a unique value proposition for companies to manage their payroll and for employees to receive their salaries and use it in the simplest way offering multiple value added services via our mobile app (money transfer, mobile recharge and card services).

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance and Operations, you will initially lead the FP&A function, overseeing planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis while covering for the FP&A Manager during maternity leave. Upon completion of this assignment, you will transition into the Financial Controller position, taking ownership of the Finance & Accounting function and providing leadership to the team to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong governance, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

FP&A

• Prepare monthly income reports with insightful commentary for senior leadership, highlighting key performance indicators, risks, opportunities and recommended actions
• Prepare reports for the product team showing income split by product, explaining key variances and trends
• Review monthly profit and loss statements prepared by the Finance Manager, ensuring accurate cost allocation and performing detailed variance analysis across revenue and operating expenses
• Lead the annual budgeting and bi-annual forecasting processed and support the 3 year strategic planning process for the UAE PSNM business unit
• Review monthly capex for intangible assets to ensure costs are correctly allocated in line with IAS38
• Prepare executive-level financial presentations and performance packs for senior management and group finance
• Calculate and validate quarterly sales commission payments in accordance with approved incentive schemes
• Partner with Sales, Product, Operations and other business functions to provide financial insights, challenge assumptions and support strategic decision-making that drives business performance
• Monitor financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior-year results, identifying risks, opportunities and corrective actions
• Drive continuous improvements in FP&A processes, reporting quality and operational efficiency
• Develop and enhance automated reporting and dashboards using Power BI and other data visualisation tools
• Undertake financial modelling, scenario analysis and ad hoc analysis to support strategic initiatives
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards and applicable regulatory requirements

Financial Controller

• Lead and oversee all financial accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records in compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely completion of financial reporting, account reconciliations, accruals, provisions, and balance sheet reviews.
• Lead the annual external audit process and internal audit reviews, acting as the primary point of contact for auditors and ensuring timely resolution of audit findings and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local statutory requirements, corporate governance standards, and all applicable regulatory obligations.
• Develop and maintain robust internal controls, financial policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure strong governance.
• Review and validate tax-related accounting entries, reconciliations, and disclosures to ensure accuracy in financial statements and statutory reporting.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation for all transactions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Finance, Operations, and Commercial teams, to ensure accurate billing and payment processing.
• Drive process improvement, automation, and system enhancement initiatives to strengthen financial controls, improve efficiency, and increase reporting accuracy.
• Lead the preparation, review, and submission of VAT returns, ensuring full compliance with applicable tax regulations and timely filing obligations.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA preferred
• 7-10 years of FP&A experience in corporate or commercial finance
• Experience with fintech, payments, financial services, technology or multinational organisations is advantageous
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
• Advanced excel expertise
• Experience with finance systems such as: HFM Oracle, Apollo
• Knowledge of Power BI tools including Power BI or Tableau
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting and management reporting
• High attention to detail and strong problem solving abilities
• Proactive and results orientated
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English