Senior Business Controller (French Speaker) - SAP S/4HANA

Akkodis; Dubai; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Senior Business Controller in Dubai to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance management across business lines. The role partners with leadership to drive profitability, control frameworks, and financial reporting using SAP S/4HANA.

The candidate will lead annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and project profitability analyses, while collaborating with cross-functional teams on pricing, costs, and financial negotiations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 6–8 years of progressive experience in business controlling, FP&A, or corporate finance.
• Hands-on SAP S/4HANA (FI/CO) experience is required.
• Strong Excel skills with financial modeling and data automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and financial planning aligned with strategy.
• Develop department and business line budgets with operational managers.
• Maintain rolling forecasts and monitor variances and drivers.
• Drive month-end closing, reporting, and performance analysis.
• Collaborate with commercial teams on pricing and contracts.
• Design and maintain internal controls and support audits.
• Optimize project profitability and monitor cost drivers with project managers.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Executive communication

Financial analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Senior Business Controller in Dubai to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance management across business lines. The role partners with leadership to drive profitability, control frameworks, and financial reporting using SAP S/4HANA.

The candidate will lead annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and project profitability analyses, while collaborating with cross-functional teams on pricing, costs, and financial negotiations in a fast-paced environment.