Global Group Finance Controller - Lead, Plan & Govern

Confidential Company

Dubai

On-site

AED 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Confidential Company in Dubai seeks a seasoned Group Controller to lead finance across GCC, India and South Africa. You will drive financial strategy, governance, planning and reporting for multiple entities.

This role requires a CA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA or equivalent, 15+ years in finance with 5+ in leadership, experience in manufacturing, strong cost and inventory controls, ERP proficiency, and travel readiness.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting; CA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA or equivalent.
Minimum 15 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a Controller or senior finance leadership role.
Experience across GCC, India, and South Africa preferred.
Strong cost accounting, inventory management, and production-related financial controls.
Proficient in ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics and Excel.

Responsibilities

Lead the group budgeting, forecasting and financial planning cycles.
Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reports for leadership and stakeholders.
Deliver variance analysis, KPI tracking and financial insights to support business decisions.
Identify cost efficiencies and risk areas across the group including production variances and inventory valuation.
Present financial performance to senior management and the board.