Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsShape financial processes within a growing Dubai operationGain exposure to strategic projects and senior leadership teamsAbout Our ClientOur 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.Job 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 initiativesThe Successful Applicant* 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 skillsWhat's on 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 organisationContactCheyenne CoutinhoQuote job refJN-112026-7138332Job summarySectorFinance & AccountingSubsectorFinancial ControllerIndustryIndustrial / ManufacturingWhereDubaiContract typePermanentConsultant nameCheyenne CoutinhoJob referenceJN-112026-7138332
