Financial Controller – Michael Page International (UAE) Limited

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to join a growing manufacturing operation based in Dubai. Working closely with senior leadership and operational teams, this role will play a key part in driving financial performance, strengthening controls, and supporting business decision-making during a significant phase of growth.

Client Details

Our client is a globally established organisation operating within a highly technical manufacturing and engineering environment. With an international footprint and a strong commitment to innovation, quality, and operational excellence, the business offers the opportunity to contribute to large-scale industrial projects while supporting the continued development of its regional operations.

Description

[ Support the annual budgeting process, forecasting activities, and medium-term financial planning

[ Prepare and analyse monthly management reports, providing insight into financial performance and key trends

[ Monitor budget performance and investigate variances against targets

[ Identify financial risks and opportunities and support the implementation of corrective actions

[ Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support informed business decisions

[ Analyse manufacturing costs, including materials, labour, and overhead allocations

[ Maintain and review costing assumptions and investigate standard versus actual cost variances

[ Review inventory valuation and work-in-progress balances in collaboration with operational teams

[ Monitor productivity, capacity utilisation, scrap rates, and other operational performance metrics

[ Assess and track the financial benefits of cost-saving and continuous improvement initiatives

[ Support month-end and year-end closing activities in line with reporting deadlines

[ Review accruals, provisions, reconciliations, and supporting financial schedules

[ Analyse sales performance, margins, and operating expenditure

[ Prepare reporting submissions for regional and group stakeholders

[ Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management activities

[ Monitor receivable, payable, inventory, and cash performance indicators

[ Track capital expenditure commitments and spending against approved budgets

[ Assist with VAT, Corporate Tax, and regulatory compliance activities

[ Maintain effective financial controls, documentation, and audit trails

[ Support internal and external audits and ensure recommendations are implemented

[ Contribute to the development and enhancement of finance processes and reporting tools

[ Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and HR teams to improve financial visibility and accountability

[ Support ERP optimisation projects, data quality improvements, and reporting automation initiatives

Profile

[ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, or a related discipline

[ Minimum 6 years of experience within Financial Controlling, FP&A, or Industrial Finance

[ Previous finance or controlling experience within the UAE is essential

[ Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or another industrial environment is highly preferred

[ Exposure to business start-ups, plant launches, or ERP implementation projects would be advantageous

[ Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CMA, or equivalent is desirable

[ Strong knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax requirements

[ Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and financial analysis

[ Familiarity with IFRS and internal control frameworks

[ Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems

[ Experience using Power BI or similar reporting tools would be beneficial

[ Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Job Offer

[ Opportunity to join a globally recognised manufacturing business

[ Exposure to a diverse and international working environment

[ Key role supporting a growing and strategically important operation

[ Broad stakeholder exposure and visibility across the business

[ Opportunity to influence processes, systems, and reporting frameworks

[ Long-term career development within a stable and expanding organisation

Job Details

Preferred Candidate

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