Job Title: Senior Finance & Controllership Manager

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Finance & Controllership Manager to oversee financial reporting and management accounting for our Middle East distribution operations. This position will play a vital role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, operational alignment, and compliance with international accounting standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities, extensive finance experience (particularly in the F&B sector), and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a dynamic business environment.

Position Summary:
The role is responsible for driving financial strategy, controlling financial transactions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing the general ledger in alignment with business objectives. It requires close coordination with operational teams and executive leadership to ensure data accuracy and optimal financial decision-making.

Key Competencies:

Strategic Thinking

• Aligns financial processes with business priorities

• Drives efficiency through strategic financial planning

• Understands evolving industry needs

• Effectively manages limited resources for high ROI

Developing Self and Others

• Cultivates talent and encourages growth

• Delegates responsibility appropriately

• Provides coaching and clear performance feedback

• Creates an inclusive and development-focused work culture

Leading Change

• Champions continuous improvement initiatives

• Drives organizational change with clear communication and planning

• Enhances safety, wellness, and adaptability

Communicating Effectively

• Shares consistent and transparent communication

• Fosters an open, trusting, and inclusive environment

• Builds strong internal and external relationships

Driving Results

• Sets and achieves high-performance standards

• Promotes integrity, accountability, and excellence

• Focuses on critical priorities, including compliance and wellbeing

Skills & Qualifications:

• CA, CPA, CIMA, or ACCA certified (or equivalent qualifications in Finance/Accounting)

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in Finance

• 2–5 years of experience in the F&B industry

• Proficient in Oracle ERP and experienced in a multinational business environment (3–5 years)

• Strong command of advanced Excel and financial modeling

• Hands-on experience with FP&A (MIS, budgeting, variance analysis)

• Knowledge of US GAAP, IAS, SAS is a plus

• Demonstrated experience managing teams under pressure

• Excellent problem-solving and leadership skills

• High-level communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities

• Proven stakeholder management, including C-suite interaction

• Commercial understanding of UAE and Middle East/GCC practices

• Willingness to travel occasionally