Finance Controller – Manufacturing Industry

We are seeking an experienced Finance Controller with a strong background in the manufacturing industry to lead financial operations strategic planning budgeting cost control and financial governance across business operations in the UAE and Africa.

• Provide strategic financial leadership and drive financial planning budgeting and financial performance.
  

• Lead SAP S/4HANA integration and digital transformation initiatives.
  

• Oversee manufacturing cost control standard costing inventory control and cost optimization.
  

• Manage trade finance operations treasury activities and Dubai-based financial transactions.
  

• Ensure corporate governance regulatory compliance and audit across business operations.
  

• Support business operations in the UAE and Africa driving growth and long-term value.
  

• Manage finance teams across multiple locations.
  

Finance Controller Financial Controller Group Financial Controller Head of Finance Finance Manager Manufacturing Finance Manufacturing Industry Cost Accounting Cost Control Standard Costing Inventory Control Cost Optimization Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting Forecasting Financial Reporting Financial Management Strategic Financial Planning SAP S/4HANA SAP Implementation Digital Transformation Trade Finance Treasury Management Cash Flow Management UAE VAT UAE Regulations Corporate Governance Risk Management Internal Audit Financial Compliance Working Capital Management Multi-location Finance Operations Team Management UAE Finance Africa Operations CA ACCA CPA.

• CA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
  

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Finance.
  

• At least 5 years of experience in a Finance Controller / Financial Controller role.
  

• Mandatory experience in the manufacturing industry.
  

• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA.
  

• Exposure to UAE regulations trade finance and treasury operations.
  

• Experience managing teams across multiple locations.
  

• UAE and Africa operational experience preferred.
  

• Other benefits as per company policy.