Financial Controller

Knauf GCC; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Knauf GCC is seeking a skilled Financial Controller to oversee financial operations in the UAE. This role requires a leader in financial controlling with extensive experience in analytical tasks, compliance with IFRS standards, and management skills. Join a dynamic team committed to making a positive impact within the construction materials industry, contributing to high-quality, sustainable solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-12 years of relevant financial controlling experience.
• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting standards (IFRS, HGB).
• Proficiency in SAP, especially FI and CO modules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial controlling and FP&A activities for GCC operations.
• Manage month-end processes and ensure tax compliance.
• Lead the month-end closing process and analyze budget deviations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Knauf GCC could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 42,000 team members in 96 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf GCC is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a year heritage in GYPSUM manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 96 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in UAE (Dubai & RAK) as Financial Controller.

Can you say ‘yes’?

Do you treat your colleagues with respect?

Do you always have the customer in mind?

Do you act with future generations in mind?

Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Financial Controller to oversee financial controlling and FP&A activities for our GCC operations. This role involves managing month-end processes, controlling OPEX and regional costs, ensuring tax and audit compliance, and supporting budgeting and forecasting efforts. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of IFRS, HGB, and SAP systems, and is capable of stepping into critical roles when needed.

What You’ll Be Doing

Organizational Support

• Perform financial controlling and FP&A for GCC companies.
• Act as back-up for critical tasks of Production and Commercial Controllers.
• Step in for the GCC Finance Manager during periods of absence.
  
  

Month-End Closing and P&L Management

• Lead the month-end closing process and ensure accuracy of financial statements.
• Analyze OPEX results and budget deviations; recommend and follow up on mitigation actions.
• Responsible for FCLOCO in SAP, ensuring correct reporting and valuation of stock.
• Manage re-invoicing and cost control of regional and external employees.
• Ensure alignment between FI (Financial Accounting) and COPA (Profitability Analysis) modules.
  
  

Controlling & Compliance

• Control OPEX (SG&A), regional costs, and re-invoicing accuracy.
• Utilize GL account plans for precise financial reporting.
• Conduct master data account mapping in compliance with legal reporting standards.
• Ensure financial reporting aligns with HGB and IFRS requirements.
  
  

Audit, Legal & Tax

• Prepare financial statements and provide required documentation for internal and external audits.
• Ensure accurate tax and VAT calculations and reporting to authorities.
• Manage the Transfer Pricing process within the GCC region (sales and purchases).
  
  

Budget, Forecast & Reporting

• Update and maintain OPEX forecasts; identify and analyze cost drivers.
• Forecast freight costs and analyze deviations.
• Support investment reporting and asset management, including capital project tracking.
  
  

What We’d Love For You To Have

We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum 10-12 years of relevant financial controlling experience, ideally within a multinational or GCC-based organization.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills is a must.
• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting standards (IFRS, HGB) is a must.
• Proficiency in SAP, especially FI and CO modules in a must.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• People management experience is an additional benefit.
• Please note that this role requires regular presence at our Ras Al Khaimah office. However, if the selected candidate is based in another Emirate and unable to relocate, the expectation would be to work from the Ras Al Khaimah office 2-3 days per week.
  
  

We’ll Provide

• A competitive salary
• Benefits
  
  

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within 10 working days.

Founded in 1932, Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of construction materials for interior design, building insulation, and design ceilings.

Knauf entered the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) in 1997. Today, we are a leading player across the region, with operations spanning 15 countries and 19 state-of-the-art production facilities, driven forward by 2,000 high-performing professionals.

Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, MEASA's reach extends across Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, the GCC, Ghana, Greece, India, Iraq, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Tanzania, Tunisia, and Turkey.

In MEASA, we offer the opportunity to be part of a global family of over 41,500 colleagues in 96 countries, who are dedicated to the same core values, and to a shared sense of purpose. We encourage all our people to shape their own career, with the freedom to stretch their skills and learn new ones.

Driven by an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability, we are building more than just exceptional gypsum-based solutions — we’re shaping a future we can all be proud of.