Finance Executive

About the role

We are looking for a Finance Executive to join Sika’s Dubai office. The role will drive cost efficiency, support strategic decision‑making and ensure accurate financial reporting using SAP S/4HANA.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes and prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP.
• Lead cost accounting activities including standard costing, variance analysis, product costing and activity‑based costing.
• Manage SAP S/4HANA FI/CO modules, support system upgrades and maintain master data integrity.
• Direct budgeting, forecasting and long‑term financial planning, building models to support business strategy.
• Partner with operations, procurement and commercial teams to provide financial insights and drive cost‑saving initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in cost accounting, FP&A and SAP S/4HANA within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP.
• Proven ability to lead financial reporting, budgeting and profitability analysis.

Required skills

• Cost accounting (standard costing, variance analysis, activity‑based costing).
• Financial planning & analysis (budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling).
• SAP S/4HANA FI/CO implementation and maintenance.
• IFRS and local GAAP compliance.
• Financial reporting and month‑end close.