Financial Controller

Michael Page is seeking a Financial Controller to join their client, a globally established organisation operating within a highly technical manufacturing and engineering environment in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role offers the opportunity to shape financial processes within a growing operation and gain exposure to strategic projects and senior leadership teams. Join a business with a strong commitment to innovation, quality, and operational excellence.

Looking for a Financial Controller at Michael Page in Dubai, United Arab Emirates? This role focuses on the day-to-day work of a Financial Controller.

- Shape financial processes within a growing Dubai operation - Gain exposure to strategic projects and senior leadership teams About Our Client Our client is a globally established organisation operating within a highly technical manufacturing and engineering environment. With an

Company Overview

Michael Page is a global recruitment firm with over 100 offices in 34 countries, dedicated to helping organisations find and develop the talent that matters most. They connect businesses with people who make a real impact through expertise, market insight, data, and technology. With over 50 years of experience, they cover permanent, temporary, executive search, consulting, advisory, and outsourcing across various sectors including Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Technology, Engineering, and Legal.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: AED 25,000.00/yr - AED 30,000.00/yr
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, or a related discipline
• Experience: Minimum 6 years of experience within Financial Controlling, FP&A, or Industrial Finance

Key Responsibilities

• Support the annual budgeting process, forecasting activities, and medium-term financial planning.
• Prepare and analyse monthly management reports, providing insight into financial performance and key trends.
• Monitor budget performance and investigate variances against targets.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Analyse manufacturing costs, including materials, labour, and overhead allocations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities in line with reporting deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of experience within Financial Controlling, FP&A, or Industrial Finance.
• Previous finance or controlling experience within the UAE is essential.
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or another industrial environment is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.

Benefits

• Opportunity to join a globally recognised manufacturing business.
• Exposure to a diverse and international working environment.
• Key role supporting a growing and strategically important operation.
• Broad stakeholder exposure and visibility across the business.
• Opportunity to influence processes, systems, and reporting frameworks.
• Long-term career development within a stable and expanding organisation.