Finance Controller
Michael Page
United Arab Emirates
26th July 2025
2507-2544-85
Job Description
- To play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy
- Opportunity to gain exposure across commercial and operational finance functions
Our client is a global leader in specialist manufacturing, with operations across Europe, America, and Asia. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, they provide tailored solutions to clients in over 100 countries. The business has a presence in the UAE through a manufacturing site and regional office, playing a pivotal role in supporting the Group's global operations.
Job Description
Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Lead the Finance team in delivering accurate and timely reporting
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, local regulations, and Group policies
- Oversee budgeting and forecasting cycles
- Provide financial reports and respond to internal information requests
- Collaborate with the site management team to drive profitability and business growth
- Support GM and management team with results analysis and business reviews
- Enable the commercial team with pricing, customer onboarding, and collections
- Work closely with Operations for cost, variance, and efficiency analysis
- Ensure local and Group compliance across financial operations
- Uphold internal controls and identify areas for improvement
- Mitigate risks in collaboration with key stakeholders
- Manage audits and ensure ethical standards are met
- Deliver accurate cash flow forecasting and manage working capital
- Handle banking, insurance, and company secretarial matters
- Ensure adherence to Group Treasury policies
- Qualified Accountant (CA, ACCA, CPA) with at least 8 years' post-graduate experience
- Degree in Accounting or related field
- Minimum 15 years' experience with recent years as Financial Controller in a manufacturing MNC
- Strong background in costing, manufacturing finance, audit, tax, and treasury
- Familiarity with IFRS and UAE financial regulations / UAE experience is mandatory
- Experience with Hyperion/Cognos is highly desirable
- Proven leadership and business partnering experience
- Excellent communication, influencing, and organisational skills
- Opportunity to lead the finance function of a global business in the UAE
- Dynamic and multicultural working environment
- Attractive salary and benefits package
- Key strategic role with direct exposure to regional and global stakeholders
Quote job ref: JN-072025-6796282
Job Details
| Role Level: | Director | Work Type: | Full-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country: | United Arab Emirates | City: | Dubai |
| Company Website: | https://redirect.michaelpage.com/mp-home | Job Function: | Finance |
| Company Industry/ Sector: |
Staffing and Recruiting | ||
What We Offer
About the Company
Welcome to the Michael Page global company profile.Michael Page has five decades of expertise in professional services recruitment. We were established in London in 1976, and over this period we've grown organically to become one of the best-known and most respected consultancies, with an office network spanning six continents. While size has its advantages, it doesn't define us - the nature of our organic growth means that each new office is integrated into the region that it serves. It also means that as an employer looking to hire, or as a candidate aiming to grow your career you have the best of both worlds; a team that understands the market and geography you operate in, plus the resources and expertise of an international network at your disposal.Our teams are broken down to focus on industry, assignment type, salary level and location, so your hiring requirements or job search will all be handled by a specialist who knows your sector inside-out. We are confident that our expertise can add value to your recruitment or job search process – get in touch to find out more.
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