Vice President - Group Financial Controller

NMC Healthcare; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare network in Abu Dhabi seeks a Vice President – Group Financial Controller to oversee financial control, reporting, and compliance across its entities. The ideal candidate will ensure adherence to financial standards and lead a team in optimizing finance processes. A Master's degree in Finance or Accounting, alongside 15 years of experience in finance, is required. The role emphasizes strategic oversight and compliance in a rapidly growing healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in accounting and finance.
• 5–7 years in a senior leadership role overseeing financial controllership.
• Healthcare sector experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting across all group entities.
• Establish and maintain financial control environment.
• Supervise statutory audits and ensure compliance.
• Drive automation and optimization of finance processes.

Skills

Financial reporting

Compliance with IFRS

Financial leadership

Process automation

Cost control

Education

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Professional certification (CPA, CA, CMA, or ACCA)

Job description

NMC Healthcare is one of the largest private healthcare networks in the United Arab Emirates. Since 1975, it has provided high quality, personalised, and compassionate care to its patients and is proud to have earned the trust of millions of people in the UAE and around the world.

NMC’s network is made up of 85 medical facilities, including JCI-accredited multi-specialty hospitals, medical centres, community clinics, day surgery centres, fertility clinics, home health services, and long-term care facilities. It employs over 12,000 people and serves over 5.5 million patients every year.

Job Summary

The Vice President – Group Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial control, reporting, accounting, and compliance across the group’s entities. The role ensures adherence to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), local regulatory frameworks, and internal policies. The incumbent provides financial leadership and direction, managing a team of regional and functional finance professionals to deliver consolidated reports, support audits, optimize working capital, and mitigate financial risks. The role also supports the CFO in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategy implementation, and plays a key role in transformation initiatives related to finance systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the financial reporting process across all group entities, ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements.
• Establish and maintain a strong financial control environment in compliance with IFRS and group accounting policies.
• Supervise statutory audits and ensure timely completion of audit deliverables across all jurisdictions.
• Drive automation and optimization of finance processes through implementation and improvement of ERP and reporting systems.
• Provide financial oversight and strategic support for business units, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Oversee group-wide general ledger management, reconciliation processes, and chart of accounts governance.
• Ensure compliance with local tax, VAT, and statutory regulations across all relevant markets.
• Implement internal control policies and procedures to mitigate financial risks and improve operational efficiency.
• Manage the financial close process, intercompany reconciliations, and group eliminations in line with reporting timelines.
• Lead initiatives for cost control, working capital management, and financial sustainability across the group.
• Develop and mentor financial control teams, building a high-performing culture of accountability, accuracy, and integrity.
• Partner with FP&A and business leaders to provide financial insights, support strategic decisions, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Manage external relationships with auditors, consultants, and regulatory authorities to ensure smooth reporting and compliance.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of financial board packs, management reports, and investor updates.
• Support M&A due diligence, integration, and divestiture processes with robust financial analysis and accounting insights.

Education and Certification

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is required.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CA, CMA, or ACCA is highly preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, with at least 5–7 years in a senior leadership role overseeing financial controllership or group-level finance functions.
• Experience in the healthcare sector and in managing multi-entity operations is highly preferred.