Group Finance Controller

About the role

A client operating in the industrial sector in Dubai is looking for a Group Finance Controller to lead financial control for an established business. The role covers group financial control, period-end close coordination and financial reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee group financial control activities to keep financial records accurate, timely and consistent.
• Review financial results and management information, highlighting key movements and areas needing attention.
• Coordinate period-end close across relevant group entities to deliver reliable reporting.
• Maintain effective accounting controls and clear documentation across finance processes.
• Work with finance colleagues to resolve accounting queries and improve the quality of financial data.
• Prepare and review financial reports that help stakeholders understand business performance.
• Monitor balance sheet accounts and ensure reconciliations are completed and reviewed.
• Identify practical improvements to financial reporting processes and control activities.

Required profile

• Professional accounting qualification is mandatory (ACA, ACCA, CA, etc.).
• Experience in the industrial sector is mandatory.
• Strong experience in financial control, accounting and group reporting.
• Ability to review financial information and spot significant movements or discrepancies.
• Confidence in preparing clear, accurate financial reports for business stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail when managing financial data and accounting records.

Required skills

• Sound knowledge of period-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ability to maintain strong accounting controls and improve finance processes.

What we offer

• Attractive pay and incentives.