Regional Financial Controller

Bilfinger Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a Company Controller responsible for budget management, financial reporting, and project performance analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong financial background, solid experience in the industry, and excellent communication skills. This role is crucial in driving a performance-based culture within the organization.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years relevant experience in the engineering industry.
• Keen interest in the oil and gas industry.
• Commercial and financial aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project financial performance and advise on deviations.
• Manage budget and forecasting processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial aptitude

Project control skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, accounting, or technical degree

Job description

• Scope of work

The Company Controller has overall responsibility for Bilfinger Tebodin Middle East Ltd. (BTME)’s budget and forecasting processes, working capital management, and investment analysis. The Company Controller is also responsible for project control and verification of reporting from the Project Management Office (PMO).

The Company Controller will support and challenge the organization on financial issues and drive a performance-based culture.

2. Field of responsibility

Company Controller shall ensure high quality in the P&L reporting from all operating projects in BDBE. This includes, but is not limited to, the following areas of responsibility:

- Continuous monitoring of the project's financial performance and advice actions if significant deviations or trends occur

- Evaluation of the financial performance of the projects, including transparent and efficient routines in the monthly evaluation of projects' status and forecast

- Ensure relevant IT systems/tools are efficiently applied and developed, and ensure high-quality of reporting

- Manage budget and forecasting processes

- Changes in volume and order situation (Volume and Contract Reporting)

- Working capital and cash flow management

- Financial risk management (Risks & Opportunities)

- Provide management support and assurance

- Ensure tenders fully comply with Group Procedures

- Cooperation, communication, and coherence of all staff, with a particular focus on driving a performance-based culture and continuous improvement

- Ensure accurate and timely reporting and efficient communication with the Region’s Shared Service Centers (Finance, procurement, IT, HR, payroll)

3. Reporting Responsibility

The Company Controller’s reporting includes:

- Financial reporting to the Group (monthly, quarterly, half-year, and annual)

- Company scorecard report

- Monthly management report

- Project evaluation and performance reports, including BTOP

4. Reporting line

Company Controller reports to the Manager of the Finance Shared Service Centre

Assigned deputy: TBA

5. References

- Group Policy on Management Reporting

- Project Controlling, Reviewing, and Approving Bids

- Group Policy on Minimum Standards in Working Capital Management

6. Requirements

- Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in finance or accounting, or in combination with a technical degree

- Extensive relevant experience (5-10 years) from projects in the engineering industry

- Keen interest in the oil and gas industry and the commercial drivers

- Commercial and financial aptitude

- Strong analytical and project control skills

- Excellent English oral and written communication skills

7. Enclosure

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