Strategic Finance Controller, Emerging Markets (Dubai)

Abbott Laboratories; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories, a global healthcare leader, is hiring a Finance Controller – Emerging Markets based in Dubai, UAE. The role partners with regional leadership to drive financial performance across 40+ markets, shaping pricing, distributor management, and market expansion while ensuring robust controls and compliance.

The position leads LBE, OEM, and scenario analyses, oversees closes, and delivers timely insights to executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Professional accounting qualification is preferred (CPA, CA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent).
• 8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance or Controlling with multinational and geographically diverse markets.
• Healthcare/Medical Device industry experience are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to regional leadership and commercial teams.
• Support strategic decisions related to pricing, distributor management, investments, and market expansion.
• Lead Latest Best Estimate (LBE), Organic Execution Model (OEM) and Scenario Analysis Modeling processes.
• Provide management with timely financial reporting and business insights.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities and ensure reporting accuracy.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and support internal and external audits.
• Monitor working capital, cash flow, accounts receivable, and inventory performance.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and reporting enhancements.
• Support Integrated Business Planning and alignment of commercial, supply chain, and financial plans.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships.
• Develop finance talent.

Skills

FP&A

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance / economics / business administration

CPA/CA/ACCA/CMA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Abbott Laboratories, a global healthcare leader, is hiring a Finance Controller – Emerging Markets based in Dubai, UAE. The role partners with regional leadership to drive financial performance across 40+ markets, shaping pricing, distributor management, and market expansion while ensuring robust controls and compliance.

The position leads LBE, OEM, and scenario analyses, oversees closes, and delivers timely insights to executives.