Senior Manager - Financial Controller

Credo Talent Solutions; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Credo Talent Solutions client, a leading integrated steel and building materials manufacturer in the UAE, seeks a Senior Manager – Financial Controller to lead the finance function of its Steel Unit. Reporting to the Group CFO and leading a team of 16, you will own financial integrity, compliance and performance insight.

This role oversees accounting operations, budgeting, IFRS/GAAP compliance, financial planning, internal controls, and collaboration with production and supply chain to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• CPA, CMA or equivalent professional certification (essential).
• 10+ years in financial management with 5+ years in a senior manufacturing role.
• Fluent English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations — AP, AR, GL, cost and inventory accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Ensure IFRS/GAAP compliance and local regulations.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and performance reporting.
• Develop financial models for capital investments and cost optimization.
• Implement internal controls and robust financial systems.
• Partner with production and supply chain to align financial and operational goals.
• Coordinate audits and tax planning.
• Lead and develop the finance team and drive automation.

Skills

Financial management

IFRS/GAAP knowledge

Budgeting & forecasting

Team leadership

Performance analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance or Accounting

CPA or CMA certification

Tools

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Job description

About the role

Our client, a leading integrated steel and building materials manufacturer in the UAE, is seeking a Senior Manager – Financial Controller to lead the finance function of its Steel Unit. Reporting to the Group CFO and leading a team of 16, you will own the financial integrity, compliance, and performance insight that drives profitable growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee all accounting operations – AP, AR, GL, cost accounting, inventory accounting and revenue recognition – in close alignment with the Group Finance Director


• Prepare and present accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements


• Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP and local financial regulations


• Lead budgeting and forecasting, including variance analysis and performance reporting

Strategic Planning & Analysis

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decisions


• Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities


• Develop financial models for capital investments, pricing strategies and cost optimisation

Operational Oversight

• Implement and maintain robust internal controls and financial systems


• Monitor and improve financial KPIs across manufacturing operations


• Partner with production and supply chain teams to align financial goals with operational performance

Compliance & Audit

• Coordinate internal and external audits


• Manage tax planning and statutory compliance


• Liaise with auditors, banks and regulatory bodies

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team


• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement


• Drive automation and digital transformation of finance processes

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field


• CPA, CMA or equivalent professional certification (essential)


• Minimum 10 years in financial management, with at least 5 years in a senior role within manufacturing – steel or building materials strongly preferred


• Fluent English; Arabic is an advantage