IMEA Procurement Finance Manager

Ecolab; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of water, hygiene and energy technologies is seeking a Plant Controller in Dubai. This role involves overseeing financial performance, supporting manufacturing initiatives, and collaborating with leadership on strategic decisions. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, 2-5 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. Proficiency in tools like SAP and Power BI is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in finance and/or accounting, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong ability to manage complexity and experience with multiple ERP systems.
• Proven track record of driving financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly closing processes, forecasts, and budgets.
• Lead cost accounting analyses and maintain financial controls.
• Act as a financial business partner to the leadership team.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting principles

Complexity management

Leadership and change management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Hyperion

Blackline

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

About the Role

Ecolab is seeking for a Plant Controller that will play a critical role in supporting the financial and operational performance of our manufacturing sites within the Turkey & Israel Market (T&I). The Plant Controller will work from our office in Kartal / Istanbul. This individual will provide strategic financial leadership to one of our manufacturing plants, partnering closely with plant management and other stakeholders. The role requires occasional travel to support operational needs, especially during closing periods, and flexibility to adapt to dynamic demands.

Main Responsibilities

Financial Performance Management

• Oversee monthly closing processes, ad hoc reporting / analytics, monthly forecasts, and annual budgets to drive financial performance.
• Utilize advanced reporting and forecasting tools to deliver insights and enhance existing processes.

Cost Accounting & Compliance

• Prepare cost accounting analyses and maintain strong internal financial controls, ensuring compliance with SOX and corporate policies.
• Lead annual standard costing updates for the site and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Strategic Financial Partnerships

• Act as a financial business partner to the plant manager and leadership team, providing decision support that drives financial metric improvement and profitable growth.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain teams across Turkey & Israel to identify savings opportunities and analyze return on investment.

Operational Support

• Support capital investment initiatives to ensure appropriate return on investments and alignment with strategic goals.
• Foster a culture of financial accountability and ownership throughout all levels of the organization, particularly in building a TPM Loss Reduction culture.

Process Improvement

• Manage accounting procedures related to operations, including G / L maintenance, accruals, expense charge-offs, journal entry preparation, payroll processing, and inventory control.
• Lead network-wide improvements by developing standard work and processes that promote efficiency and leverage shared services where available.
• Leverage digital tools and new reporting to provide new insights and create efficiencies in existing processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in finance and / or accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to manage complexity, including experience with multiple ERP systems.
• Demonstrated leadership capability and strong change management skills.
• Solid understanding of accounting concepts and practices, with a proven track record of driving financial performance.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, coupled with a history of process improvement and project management.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a mainstream finance role including manufacturing or accounting.
• Proficiency in SAP, Power BI, Hyperion, and Blackline.
• Knowledge of TPM, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies preferred.
• Experience in building financial models to support decision-making.
• Proficiency in a second language is highly preferred, reflecting our global market presence.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.