Regional Finance Controller - Performance & Controls

American President Lines; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 551,000 - 845,000; Full time

Job summary

CMA CGM Group is seeking a Finance Control Professional for the IMEEA region to analyze network performance and ensure high-quality financial information. You will serve as a primary liaison between Head Office finance and local entities, including the CFO and team.

The role focuses on controlling subsidiaries, strengthening internal controls, and coordinating with FiCOM/GBS to drive efficiency and cost-saving initiatives across the regional network.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate level, +5 years, preferably from a Business school.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and planning/organizational capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Ethics, integrity and confidentiality of information.

Responsibilities

• Control subsidiaries' financial performance, including audits and monthly closings.
• Guarantee a strong internal control environment.
• Ensure linkage with Shared Service Centers (FiCOM and GBS) and align with target operating models.
• Promote a cost-saving mindset across the network.
• Animate the Finance network and support cost-control initiatives.
• Assist in ad-hoc studies and reporting automation.
• Support the year-end budget exercise.

Skills

MS Office

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Planning & organization

Education

Postgraduate degree in Business

Job description

CMA CGM Group is seeking a Finance Control Professional for the IMEEA region to analyze network performance and ensure high-quality financial information. You will serve as a primary liaison between Head Office finance and local entities, including the CFO and team.

The role focuses on controlling subsidiaries, strengthening internal controls, and coordinating with FiCOM/GBS to drive efficiency and cost-saving initiatives across the regional network.