Finance Controller – Dubai
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Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Controller to oversee and manage all financial activities for our growing distribution company in Dubai. This senior role is responsible for financial planning, budgeting, reporting, internal controls, and compliance.
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Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented
Finance Controller
to oversee and manage all financial activities for our
growing distribution company in Dubai
.
This senior role is responsible for financial planning, budgeting, reporting, internal controls, and compliance.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in
FMCG or distribution finance
, excellent analytical skills, and proven leadership in managing finance teams and driving business performance.
Financial Planning & Budgeting
- Lead the
- annual budgeting process
- , forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
- Work closely with senior management to
- align financial plans with business strategy
- and expansion goals.
- Monitor
- budget variances
- , analyze gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare and present
- monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
- , including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
- Provide detailed
- financial analysis
- to support business decisions, pricing strategies, and investment evaluations.
- Track
- KPIs and financial metrics
- for different departments, brands, and channels (retail, HoReCa, e-commerce, wholesale).
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Ensure all financial operations comply with
- UAE regulations, IFRS standards, VAT laws
- , and company policies.
- Establish and maintain strong
- internal controls and audit practices
- to safeguard assets and reduce financial risk.
- Coordinate with external auditors for
- annual audits and tax filings
- .
Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
- Manage
- cash flow, liquidity, and credit control
- to ensure operational stability and efficiency.
- Optimize
- inventory, payables, and receivables cycles
- in collaboration with supply chain and sales teams.
- Oversee
- bank relationships, facilities, and financing requirements
- .
Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Supervise and develop the
- finance and accounting team
- , ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Collaborate with
- sales, procurement, operations, and executive leadership
- to support cross-functional projects and cost controls.
- Implement
- ERP systems and process improvements
- to enhance accuracy, reporting speed, and financial visibility.
Qualifications & Skills
- **Bachelor’s degree**
- in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s or MBA is a plus).
- **Professional certification**
- (CPA, ACCA, CMA, or CA) is required.
- **5–8 years of experience**
- in financial management, preferably within the
- FMCG, food, or distribution sector
- .
- Strong knowledge of
- UAE financial regulations, tax (including VAT), and IFRS
- .
- Experience with
- ERP systems (e.g., Zoho Books, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks)
- and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- **Fluency in English (Arabic is a plus).**
Why Join Us?
- Be a key player in shaping the financial health of a
- fast-growing and ambitious company
- .
- Work with a
- diverse portfolio
- of premium chocolate and food brands.
- Competitive
- salary, performance bonuses, and growth opportunities
- .
- A collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your input matters.
Full-Time
If you're a
finance professional with a sharp eye for numbers and a strategic mindset
, apply now and help drive the success of a leading food and chocolate distributor!
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