mployment Type: Full Time (12-Month Contract)
Salary: Up to AED 30,000 per month
Job Location: Dubai, UAE

We are seeking an experienced Finance Controller to oversee financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and strategic planning for our regional operations. This role is the key point of contact for all budget-related matters, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timely financial management across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to financial governance standards and budgetary procedures.

• Maintain accurate cost centers, accounts, and project codes.

• Update and manage the Authorized Signatory Matrix (ASM) for PO approvals.

2. Budget Ownership & Management

• Lead the complete budget cycle, including operating budgets and rolling forecasts.

• Coordinate input from multiple teams and affiliates.

• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and proper documentation of budget submissions.

• Track, categorize, and report changes across budget cycles.

3. Actuals & Variance Analysis

• Review and analyze financial reports to identify budget variances.

• Collaborate with budget owners to address deviations.

• Prepare consolidated variance reports for leadership.

4. Purchase Orders & Invoice Oversight

• Review actuals to identify PO discrepancies and initiate corrections.

• Oversee invoice processing and reclassifications.

• Ensure compliance with financial control requirements.

5. Training & Communication

• Train staff on budget policies and procedures.

• Communicate timelines and requirements across teams.

6. Strategic Financial Planning

• Provide insights for long-term planning and transformation projects.

• Drive process improvements and system enhancements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.

• 5–8 years’ experience in financial control or budget management, ideally in a regional/global setting.

• Professional certifications (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CMA) preferred.

• Advanced skills in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.

• Proficiency in MS Office and financial tools (e.g., Power BI).

• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic and results-driven mindset.

• High integrity, decision-making ability, and adaptability.

• Strong interpersonal skills with experience in cross-functional collaboration.

Internal Relationships:

• Finance, Strategy & Performance teams.

• Regional management and department heads.

• Budget owners across multiple business units.

Job Function: Finance, Business Analysis & Consulting
Company Industry: Recruitment & HR

✅ About the Company

ManpowerGroup is a global leader in workforce solutions, helping businesses adapt and thrive in the changing world of work. With operations in over 80 countries and a strong presence in the Middle East since 2007, we deliver expert recruitment and staffing services across multiple industries including IT, Finance, Engineering, Construction, Sales, HR, and more.