Financial Controller

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page UAE is representing a globally recognised manufacturing business in Dubai. The role focuses on shaping financial processes, budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis within a growing operation.

The successful candidate will interact with senior leadership, support ERP projects, and drive improvements in finance reporting, controls, and working capital management.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling or related discipline.
• 6+ years in Financial Controlling, FP&A or Industrial Finance.
• Experience in UAE manufacturing/engineering environments preferred.
• ACCA/CIMA/CMA or equivalent desirable.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and internal controls understanding.

Responsibilities

• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and medium-term financial planning.
• Prepare monthly management reports with insights on performance and trends.
• Monitor budget variances and identify financial risks/opportunities.
• Analyse manufacturing costs: materials, labour, overhead allocations.
• Support VAT, Corporate Tax, and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to ERP optimisation and reporting automation initiatives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

ERP systems

Excel

Power BI

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Controlling

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Excel

Job description

• Shape financial processes within a growing Dubai operation
• Gain exposure to strategic projects and senior leadership teams

About Our Client

Our client is a globally established organisation operating within a highly technical manufacturing and engineering environment. With an international footprint and a strong commitment to innovation, quality, and operational excellence, the business offers the opportunity to contribute to large-scale industrial projects while supporting the continued development of its regional operations.

Job Description

* Support the annual budgeting process, forecasting activities, and medium-term financial planning

* Prepare and analyse monthly management reports, providing insight into financial performance and key trends

* Monitor budget performance and investigate variances against targets

* Identify financial risks and opportunities and support the implementation of corrective actions

* Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support informed business decisions

* Analyse manufacturing costs, including materials, labour, and overhead allocations

* Maintain and review costing assumptions and investigate standard versus actual cost variances

* Review inventory valuation and work-in-progress balances in collaboration with operational teams

* Monitor productivity, capacity utilisation, scrap rates, and other operational performance metrics

* Assess and track the financial benefits of cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives

* Support month-end and year-end closing activities in line with reporting deadlines

* Review accruals, provisions, reconciliations, and supporting financial schedules

* Analyse sales performance, margins, and operating expenditure

* Prepare reporting submissions for regional and group stakeholders

* Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management activities

* Monitor receivable, payable, inventory, and cash performance indicators

* Track capital expenditure commitments and spending against approved budgets

* Assist with VAT, Corporate Tax, and regulatory compliance activities

* Maintain effective financial controls, documentation, and audit trails

* Support internal and external audits and ensure recommendations are implemented

* Contribute to the development and enhancement of finance processes and reporting tools

* Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and HR teams to improve financial visibility and accountability

* Support ERP optimisation projects, data quality improvements, and reporting automation initiatives

The Successful Applicant

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, or a related discipline

* Minimum 6 years of experience within Financial Controlling, FP&A, or Industrial Finance

* Previous finance or controlling experience within the UAE is essential

* Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or another industrial environment is highly preferred

* Exposure to business start-ups, plant launches, or ERP implementation projects would be advantageous

* Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CMA, or equivalent is desirable

* Strong knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax requirements

* Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and financial analysis

* Familiarity with IFRS and internal control frameworks

* Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems

* Experience using Power BI or similar reporting tools would be beneficial

* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

What's on Offer

* Opportunity to join a globally recognised manufacturing business

* Exposure to a diverse and international working environment

* Key role supporting a growing and strategically important operation

* Broad stakeholder exposure and visibility across the business

* Opportunity to influence processes, systems, and reporting frameworks

* Long-term career development within a stable and expanding organisation