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Finance Executive

Sika AG
Dubai, UAE
Full-time
Entry · 2+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 2 days ago
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1. Financial Management & Reporting

Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes

Prepare and analyze financial statements in compliance with IFRS/local GAAP

Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting

Partner with senior management to present financial insights and recommendations

2. Costing & Profitability Analysis

Lead all aspects of cost accounting, including standard costing, variance analysis, and product costing

Analyze manufacturing/service costs and identify cost optimization opportunities

Drive profitability analysis by product, customer, and business unit

Monitor overhead allocation, activity-based costing (ABC), and cost control initiatives

3. SAP S/4HANA Management

Act as a key finance lead for SAP S/4HANA (FI/CO modules)

Ensure effective system utilization for costing, reporting, and controlling

Support SAP implementation, upgrades, and enhancements

Collaborate with IT and business teams on system improvements and automation

Ensure master data integrity (cost centers, profit centers, material costing, etc.)

4. Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across the organization

Develop financial models to support strategic decisions

Track actual vs budget performance and provide variance analysis

Support long-term financial planning and business strategy

5. Business Partnering

Collaborate with operations, procurement, and commercial teams

Provide financial insights to support decision-making and business growth

Drive cost efficiency and operational improvement initiatives

Education & Certification

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Professional qualification preferred (CA / CPA / CMA / ACCA / CIMA)

Experience

2-5 years of experience in finance, with strong costing background

Proven experience in manufacturing / industrial / FMCG environments (preferred)

Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA (FI/CO, Product Costing, COPA),SAP S/4HANA implementation or migration projects

Exposure to digital finance transformation initiatives

Experience in multi-country or regional finance roles

Technical Skills

  • Advanced cost accounting and financial analysis skills
  • Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA modules (FI, CO, Material Ledger, COPA)
  • Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
  • Knowledge of Power BI or similar tools (added advantage)

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to lead teams and drive cross-functional collaboration
  • High attention to detail and business acumen

Key Competencies

Cost Control & Optimization

Financial Planning & Analysis

ERP Systems Expertise (SAP S/4HANA)

Strategic Thinking

Leadership & Team Management

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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