Financial Controller

Waagner Biro is a leading construction company in the Middle East and part of the Egis Group. The company delivers bridge, marine, and infrastructure projects across the region. Job Description Financial Controller Location: Dubai, UAE Reporting to: Regional Finance Director About the Role We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to act as the right hand to the Regional Finance Director and lead the day-to-day finance operations across the region. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for Financial Control and Finance Systems (ERP). The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring robust financial governance, delivering accurate and timely reporting, supporting business growth. Key Responsibilities Finance Leadership - Provide leadership and direction to the Accounting, Working Capital, COS and ERP teams. - Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. - Support the development, coaching and succession planning of the finance team. Financial Control and Reporting - Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting across all entities. - Lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes. - Review management accounts, balance sheets and cash flow reporting. - Ensure compliance with Group policies, accounting standards and local statutory requirements. Planning and Performance Management - Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning activities. - Provide insightful analysis of financial performance, risks and opportunities. Project and Operational Controlling - Oversee project financial performance and profitability reporting. - Review project forecasts, margins, risks and commercial exposures. ERP and Finance Transformation - Oversee finance systems governance and data quality. - Lead finance process improvement and automation initiatives. - Support ERP enhancements and digital transformation projects. Qualifications - Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline. - Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent). - Significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance role. - Proven experience leading accounting and finance teams within a multi-entity organisation. - Strong technical accounting, financial control and reporting expertise. - Experience of project-based businesses would be advantageous. - Experience of ERP systems and finance transformation initiatives.