MENA Financial Controller & FP&A Lead

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is seeking a senior Financial Controller to lead the Financial Control, FP&A and Tax Operations for the MENA region. You will manage the Finance Support team and report to the Global Head of Financial Control, ensuring compliance with firm policies and local laws.

You will oversee month-end and year-end closes, local GAAP, budgeting, and partner-related finance activities, while coordinating with external auditors and the Global Tax and Treasury teams.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with extensive experience of statutory and regulatory frameworks across the MENA region.
• Proven ability to manage and develop finance teams.
• Strong communication and influencing skills across all levels, including external stakeholders.
• Business fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close and reporting with accuracy.
• Lead year-end processes and auditor liaison.
• Manage local GAAP accounting and budgeting/forecasting.
• Supervise partner taxes, distributions and intercompany accounting.
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships and related controls.
• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and statutory returns.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation in finance processes.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Team management

Stakeholder communication

Business English

Budgeting

Education

Accounting qualification (CA/ACCA/CMA)

Tools

Intapp suite

Elite 3e

Job description

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is seeking a senior Financial Controller to lead the Financial Control, FP&A and Tax Operations for the MENA region. You will manage the Finance Support team and report to the Global Head of Financial Control, ensuring compliance with firm policies and local laws.

You will oversee month-end and year-end closes, local GAAP, budgeting, and partner-related finance activities, while coordinating with external auditors and the Global Tax and Treasury teams.