FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Job Description : FINANCIAL CONTROLLER ???? Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE ???? Industry: Manufacturing A large and well-established manufacturing company in Abu Dhabi, with an annual turnover of approximately AED 1 billion and banking facilities of around AED 750 million, is seeking an accomplished finance professional for the position of Financial Controller. Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end finance and accounting functions. Develop budgets, forecasts and long-term financial plans. Oversee treasury, cash flow, working capital and banking relationships. Manage substantial banking limits, credit facilities and negotiations with financial institutions. Strengthen product costing, inventory controls and manufacturing finance systems. Monitor production costs, margins, operational efficiency and profitability. Establish robust internal controls, risk management and corporate governance practices. Ensure statutory, tax, audit and regulatory compliance. Deliver timely financial statements, MIS reports and strategic insights to management. Support capacity expansion, capital expenditure and major investment decisions. Lead and develop the finance and accounts team. Candidate Profile — Mandatory Requirements: Minimum 15 years of finance and accounting experience within manufacturing companies, including substantial experience in senior finance leadership roles. Only candidates with direct industry experience working in manufacturing companies will be considered. Proven Financial Controller-level capabilities and experience managing complex financial operations. Strong expertise in banking, treasury, budgeting, working capital and financial management. Demonstrated ability to manage substantial banking facilities and relationships with financial institutions. Sound knowledge of manufacturing finance, product costing, inventory management and operational controls. Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and analytical skills. Additional Preferences: Preference will be given to candidates with experience in large manufacturing companies, particularly organisations with turnover and banking facilities comparable to the scale stated above. Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional qualification preferred. Relevant UAE or GCC experience will be an added advantage. ?? Only candidates with at least 15 years of relevant manufacturing industry experience who meet the above requirements are requested to apply. Experience solely in audit, consultancy or non-manufacturing sectors will not meet the eligibility criteria.

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