Financial Controlling & Reporting Manager

Gulf Drilling International; Doha; On-site; QAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Drilling International is seeking a Financial Controller & Reporting Manager to deliver consolidated financial information and analysis for strategic decision-making. You will oversee corporate accounting and cost controllers, driving accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with IFRS and local tax laws.

Lead the finance team, implement ERP/BI tools, and drive continuous improvement in reporting processes while collaborating with business units and CFO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA/ACCA/CMA/CA certification required; 10+ years of financial experience, incl. 3–5 years in leadership.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and local tax laws.
• Strong ERP experience, Oracle Fusion preferred.
• Data management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate all business units’ financial information into corporate reporting.
• Develop business unit plans and provide strategic financial input.
• Gather, manage and analyze data; deliver insights and actionable presentations.
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual closings.
• Develop management reports with business and finance teams.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reports and transparency.
• Lead and develop financial managers and analysts.
• Oversee and monitor finance policies and procedures.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Communication

Team leadership

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA/ACCA/CMA/CA certification

Tools

Oracle Fusion

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

Job Purpose

The Financial Controller & Reporting Manager is responsible for delivering accurate and timely consolidated financial information and analysis enabling effective decision making and supporting the company’s strategic objectives. Overseas the development, implementation and monitoring of effective, accurate and integrated accounting systems for relevant financial reporting and auditing accountability. Responsible for overseeing and direction of the corporate accounting and cost controllers (financial reporting) team in conjunction with the CFO. Ensures full applicability and periodic reviews of the finance policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Reporting

• Consolidate all business units’ financial information into the overall corporate reporting to build a composite view of the company including profit and loss, cash flow and balance sheet impacts
• Participate in the development of the business units’ plans and programs; provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making
• Gather, manage and manipulate data from multiple sources for analysis; identify trends, extract insights and deliver actionable presentations of findings
• Apply financial expertise with a firm understanding of finance and accounting concepts, superb analytical abilities and strong attention to detail

Reporting and Communication

• Manage the monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes
• Develop management reports in collaboration with business and finance teams
• Ensure timely and accurate business/financial reports and plans; share with all business units to increase financial transparency in management reporting and business-line performance
• Develop error-free, relevant reporting that includes financial and operating information such as data preparation, report creation and quality control; strive to deliver insight, consistent data and effective visualizations; reports may also include variance analysis to compare actual spending to the forecast, plan and historical levels, with explanations of trends and root causes
• Monitor operational statistics, reports trends, variances and issues; take appropriate action including proactively notifying business or financial partners/superiors
• Monitor and report on market changes including macroeconomics and peers/competitors

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with department leaders to provide financial insights and understand execution variances.
• Finance partner to company’s business units, leveraging interpersonal skills and building partnerships based on communication, collaboration and value-based relationships

Process Improvement and Automation

• Leverage ERP and BI systems to enhance data accuracy and accessibility
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting accuracy and timeliness
• Oversee the automation of reporting and analysis to streamline decision‑making processes

Leadership and Team Development

• Continuously re‑assess the department’s skills, competencies and abilities to meet the business needs of the company and drive results through standardization
• Attract talent by making Financial Reporting a desired career position, drawing talent in and sending it out to the business; establish Finance’s brand for excellence
• Actively upgrade the organization through professional development, coaching, feedback, mentoring and creating career paths for team members
• Lead and develop financial managers and analysts

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional accounting certification (CPA, ACCA, CMA, or CA) is essential
  10+ years of progressive financial experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership or financial control role
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and local tax laws and regulations
• Strong ERP experience (e.g., Oracle Fusion is a must)
• Data Management expertise

Key Competencies

• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills
• High integrity and attention to detail
• Strong business acumen and decision‑making capability
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work in a team environment – and lead it
• Managerial, leadership and negotiation skills
• Organizational and analytical skills