Financial Controller (Arabic Speaking) – Large MNC

Manpower Professional; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment services company based in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Financial Controller who speaks Arabic. In this vital role, you will analyze financials, manage the budget, and support various business areas to ensure financial accuracy and improvement. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Finance & Accounting and at least 5 years of experience in a similar capacity within a large organization. Strong communication skills and knowledge of ERP systems are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a similar role in a large organization.
• Proven ability to analyze financial data and provide insights.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financials by cost centers and branches.
• Control and report the Planning Process and budget.
• Monitor financial development and propose improvements.
• Support business areas in budgetary processes.

Skills

Arabic speaking

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Commercial acumen

Knowledge of ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance & Accounting

Job description

Financial Controller (Arabic Speaking) – Large MNC

This is a newly created position due to the company growth. This role reports to the CFO and is responsible for the following:

• Analysis by cost centers/areas, by branches, by the businesses/product lines and by single orders; coordinates with the operations to take actions in case of deviations.
• Control and report the Planning Process (Rough Plan, Forecast and Budget).
• Monitor, report and analyze the risks and opportunities of the financial development of the company against the targets, including proposals for remedial actions and improvements.
• Monitor the implementation of the Company’s business strategy.
• Manage the planning process (Rough Plan, Forecast, Budget) and establish the planning criteria in accordance with the general guidelines of the company.
• Analyze monthly and year‑end closings.
• Ensure that all reporting is completed on time and to the established standards.
• Analyze risks and opportunities and present findings to the Finance Manager (CFO) and Area Manager.
• Analyze deviations from Budget and Forecasts, communicate, and ensure that remedial action is taken in each functional area impacted.
• Analyze deviations from job pre‑calculation (NI, Mod. and EI), communicate, coordinate and ensure actions are taken by the functional areas.
• Identify causes of deviations and communicate to the relevant business leaders.
• Provide advice and support to all business areas as required.
• Analyze income and expenses by business, product lines and cost centers; monitor and assess deviation against budgets and forecasts.
• Establish the annual planning calendar and process.
• Identify and analyze the root causes of deviations to the budget and propose remedial actions.
• Advise and support the various business areas in the budgetary process.
• Analyze the recovery gap.
• Analyze and monitor cost over‑/under‑runs by cost buckets, WIP, late costs and loss job provisions of NI, Mod. and EI orders and co.

Requirements

• Arabic speaking.
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance & Accounting.
• At least 5 years in a similar role in a large organization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commercial acumen.
• Knowledge of ERP systems.

About The Company

Manpower Professional, a division of Manpower Inc., offers comprehensive, expert recruitment services backed by award‑winning training, assessment and selection and outsourcing. Our extensive resources, world‑class client list, and reputation attract a diverse group of talented candidates, with every level of education, skills and experience. Manpower Professional helps find and retain top people in IT, accounting, banking, finance, engineering, Sales and marketing.