Group Finance Controller

Location: Northern Emirates
Salary: AED 25,000 - 28,000

Job Code: 158/001/629
Industry: Manufacturing / Trading / Distribution

Job Brief:

Our client is seeking an experienced Group Finance Controller to oversee the financial management, accounting operations, reporting, and financial controls across multiple Group companies and business units.

The successful candidate will be responsible for group financial reporting and consolidation, budgeting, forecasting, profitability management, cash flow planning, working capital optimisation, taxation, statutory compliance, and internal controls.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the role requires strong financial leadership, commercial understanding, and the ability to provide meaningful financial insights that support strategic decision-making and business performance.

Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of UAE finance and accounting experience, including 3–5 years in a senior finance management or Financial Controller position, along with a professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, or CMA. Relevant manufacturing, distribution, or trading industry experience is mandatory.

Job Responsibilities:

Group Financial Management & Reporting

Oversee finance and accounting functions across all Group companies and business units.
Ensure timely preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
Manage group-level financial reporting and consolidation across multiple legal entities.
Analyse financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and previous periods, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
Provide financial analysis and commercial insights to the CEO and senior management.
Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and applicable accounting standards.
Drive automation and digitalisation of finance and accounting processes.
Ensure effective utilisation of ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

Lead annual budgeting activities in coordination with Business Unit Heads and senior management.
Develop financial forecasts, cash flow projections, and long-term financial plans.
Monitor actual financial performance against approved budgets and identify risks and opportunities.
Conduct financial feasibility studies and investment appraisals for new projects, business expansion, acquisitions, and capital expenditure.
Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic planning.

Profitability & Business Performance Management

Monitor revenue, gross margins, operating expenses, and net profitability across Group business units.
Evaluate profitability by product, customer, project, and business unit.
Identify financial leakage, cost inefficiencies, and opportunities for margin improvement.
Work closely with Business Unit Heads to strengthen cost management, pricing discipline, and profitability.

Cash Flow, Treasury & Working Capital Management

Oversee Group cash flow planning and maintain adequate liquidity to meet operational and financial commitments.
Monitor accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, and other working capital components.
Establish effective credit control policies and monitor customer collections and overdue receivables.
Coordinate with procurement and operations teams to optimise inventory levels and working capital requirements.
Monitor supplier payment commitments and optimise payment cycles.
Manage banking relationships, financing arrangements, credit facilities, and working capital requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve cash conversion cycles and cash flow efficiency.
Monitor foreign exchange exposure, financing costs, and interest expenses.

Internal Controls, Risk Management & Compliance

Establish, implement, and continuously improve financial policies, procedures, and internal control systems.
Maintain appropriate financial controls over procurement, sales, inventory, fixed assets, payments, and collections.
Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation measures.
Ensure compliance with UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, Economic Substance Regulations where applicable, transfer pricing requirements, and other statutory obligations.
Investigate financial irregularities, control weaknesses, and potential financial exposure.

Taxation, Audit & Statutory Compliance

Ensure accurate and timely preparation and submission of VAT and Corporate Tax returns.
Oversee tax planning and compliance with applicable UAE tax legislation.
Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, banks, and regulatory authorities.
Ensure timely preparation and submission of statutory financial statements and regulatory reports.
Monitor developments in accounting standards, taxation, and financial regulations affecting the Group.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related discipline.
Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, or CMA is mandatory.
Minimum 10 years of relevant finance and accounting experience in the UAE is mandatory.
At least 3–5 years of experience in a senior finance management or Financial Controller position.
Strong experience in manufacturing, distribution, or trading industries is mandatory.
Proven experience in group-level financial reporting, consolidation, and managing multiple legal entities.
Experience in FMCG, chemicals, or cleaning and hygiene industries will be preferred.
Experience managing finance functions across multiple business units or companies will be an added advantage.
Strong knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, and applicable statutory regulations.
Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and management reporting.
Strong experience in working capital management, treasury, banking operations, and cash flow planning.
Good understanding of profitability analysis, cost controls, and financial risk management.
Proficiency in ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical, leadership, commercial decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.

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