Junior Finance Controller - MENA

JOBSCAN Middle East Ltd.; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

JOBSCAN Middle East Ltd. is seeking an experienced finance leader in Dubai to drive financial performance and support strategic decisions for a multinational machinery group.

You will oversee reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control across the MEA region, with a focus on profitability by product line and project economics. The role demands 8–10 years in industrial finance, strong IFRS knowledge, SAP experience, and excellent communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified Finance graduates with professional qualifications (CA/ACCA/CPA/CMA).
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in industrial manufacturing or machinery services.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and regional tax awareness are required.

Responsibilities

• Financial reporting and analysis across the business units.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Develop and implement internal controls and compliance.
• Monitor costs across the region and drive cost savings.
• Contract management and financial risk assessment.

Skills

Financial reporting

Business analysis

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication

Presentation

Education

CA/ACCA/CPA/CMA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Our Client is a Multinational manufacturer of advanced machinery, systems and solutions. Based at their regional office in Dubai, this role will work closely with the leadership team to drive financial performance and support strategic decision-making.

Job Scope for the role:

• Financial reporting and analysis
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Financial performance analysis across business units and product line margin analysis
• Annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, variance analysis
• Develop & implement internal controls and compliances as per company policies
• Manage & monitor cost across the region
• Process Improvement & cost savings
• Contract Management and financial risk assessment

Candidate Requirement:

• Qualified Finance Graduates, with professional qualifications such as CA/ACCA/CPA/CMA
• 8 to 10 years of progressive experience, working in an industrial product based / manufacturing environment or within a machinery related services industry
• Strong work experience involving financial reporting, business analysis, product profitability, project management financial forecasting & evaluation, regional tax regulations and processes
• MENA or MEA experience
• Good understanding and experience in IFRS
• Excellent communication, presentation and analytical skills
• Fluency in French or Arabic or German would be preferred
• Experience in SAP in mandatory for the role
• Regional travel as needed

We thank you for your interest in this role. Regrettably, only candidates who meet the above criteria will be contacted within two weeks.