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Financial Controller

Location

United Arab Emirates

Company name

Chalhoub Group

Sector

Finance & Accounting

Contract duration

Full time

Salary (monthly)

Non-Dislcosed

Experience

8+ Years

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About the role

The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing the monthly financial reporting and control cycle ERP Transformation Function, of the ERP Transformation Business Unit with a primary focus on leveraging and optimizing ERP systems' financial forecasting and reporting results. Key responsibilities include managing balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow management, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. With a strong emphasis on project management within the finance function, this position is pivotal in driving process improvements and enhancing the efficiency of financial operations.

Responsibilities
  • Key responsibilities include managing balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow management, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. With a strong emphasis on project management within the finance function, this position is pivotal in driving process improvements and enhancing the efficiency of financial operations.
  • Drive the budget and revision processes by coordinating with other departments on information requirements
  • Refine management reporting to incorporate and evaluate required key performance indicators and follow business profitability
  • Coordinate and direct the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets, financial forecasts, core financial planning and analysis, proposal rates, profit plans, and schedules
  • Provide detailed monthly operating results and analysis of cost and analyze main variances
  • Assist the Senior Finance Manager in ensuring operational areas are managed efficiently, expenses are on target with projections, companies are operating within budget and Group internal control procedures are implemented
  • Develop and interpret statistical and accounting information to appraise operating results
  • Assist in establishing major economic objectives and policies for the Group and prepare reports that outline the Group’s financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and future operations
  • Recommend benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance of divisions -Oversee, Compile, and analyze daily operations and financial information of the finance department
  • Prepare and review weekly financial forecasts and long-range financial plans
  • Direct the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to ensure compliance with corporate timelines
  • Act as finance advisory and make recommendations to allow the business to make informed strategic, managerial and operational decisions
  • Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly reporting.
Requirements
  • From 8 years of relevant experience in financial management, with a focus on ERP-driven environments
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or any related field
  • Any Professional Finance qualification would be appreciated (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CMA)
  • Proficiency in SAP is a must
  • Proven ability to work in a multinational matrix organization, demonstrating strong stakeholder management skills
  • Experienced in project management, with a track record of leading finance-related initiatives
  • Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Finance Manager, with expertise in ERP system implementation, optimization, and financial process enhancement.
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