ABOUT DEPARTER - THE KNOW-WHO PEOPLE

Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with over 20 years of experience in global leadership recruitment. We specialize in placing executives in medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms across DACH, MEAI, ASIA, and ANZ regions. With a deep understanding of the DACH economy, we facilitate successful placements within global management teams across corporate headquarters and entities abroad.

Our client is a global leader in the manufacture of self-adhesive products and system solutions for industry, trade, and consumers, operating in over 100 countries with more than 5,000 employees worldwide. We are seeking a Financial Controller (m/f/d) to play a key role in overseeing and managing the company’s financial reporting, planning, and control activities in line with both corporate and local requirements. In this role, you will ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information, drive the preparation and analysis of budgets, forecasts, and financial performance, and ensure full compliance with UAE regulations and internal systems. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making within a dynamic, innovative, and globally recognized organization. 

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Lead financial reporting and monitoring, coordinating all submissions within the Internal Monitoring System to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Own Group reporting, ensuring compliance with corporate deadlines and International Financial Reporting Standards
• Ensure accurate IFRS provisions during month-end and quarter-end closings
• Manage and enhance the Cost Center reporting framework, improving data quality, consistency, and usability
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing clear variance analysis and actionable insights
• Prepare and oversee the Annual Business Plan and periodic forecast updates, aligned with corporate standards and business strategy
• Coordinate cross-functional inputs to ensure accurate, realistic, and strategy-aligned financial plans
• Support annual IFRS audits, serving as the primary liaison with corporate and external audit partners
• Oversee Risk and Control Matrix activities, including compensating controls for Segregation of Duties conflicts
• Produce ad hoc management reports and perform financial calculations, including quarterly distributor premium calculations, to support decision-making

To be successful in this role you should have the following skills and experiences: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in controlling and accounting, preferably within the UAE
• In-depth knowledge of UAE tax laws, VAT, corporate tax, and financial regulations
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and SAP
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide actionable financial insights
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and self-aware
• Customer-focused and results-driven, able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent team player with exceptional collaboration and communication abilities
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal

ABOUT DEPARTER - THE KNOW-WHO PEOPLE

Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with over 20 years of experience in global leadership recruitment. We specialize in placing executives in medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms across DACH, MEAI, ASIA, and ANZ regions. With a deep understanding of the DACH economy, we facilitate successful placements within global management teams across corporate headquarters and entities abroad.

For our world-leading client, an international producer of packaging solutions, we are seeking a Procurement Manager. Our client is a global market leader in its segment and continually develops new product innovations. As an employer, our client values diversity, driving innovation and change, global connectivity, with a unique team spirit and culture. As a Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing the sourcing strategy and implementing procurement initiatives for colors and additives. You will report directly to the Cluster Procurement Director. This role is pivotal in driving cost efficiency, market analysis, supplier innovation, and sustainable procurement practices. This is a highly strategic role that combines category expertise with operational execution to deliver measurable value across the supply chain. The Procuremet Manager will collaborate with regional stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to achieve optimal outcomes aligned with the global procurement organization’s goals. Primary regions in scope will be Asia Pacific, CIS, India, Africa, Middle East and Turkey. 

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Identify, develop, and implement sourcing strategies for colors and additives in Asia and Africa, aligning with global procurement goals
• Conduct market analysis to uncover trends, opportunities, and risks in the supply chain
• Collaborate with procurement teams across countries, regions, and globally to align initiatives and leverage synergies
• Lead supplier identification, evaluation, and selection for strategic sourcing of colors and additives
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, ensuring favorable terms and policy compliance
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to foster innovation, sustainability, and performance
• Conduct regular performance reviews with suppliers and identify improvement opportunities
• Drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality and performance standards
• Monitor and analyze category spend, reporting insights to the Cluster Procurement Director
• Identify value-adding opportunities through alternative materials or technologies
• Ensure uninterrupted supply of critical materials to meet production and business needs
• Proactively manage risks related to supply continuity, regulations, and market changes
• Work with logistics and supply chain teams to optimize inventory and delivery
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including sales, operations, finance, and logistics, for strategic alignment
• Serve as a category expert, offering insights and advice to internal teams
• Support sustainability efforts by integrating ESG principles into procurement practices

To be successful in this role, you should have the following skills and experiences:

ABOUT DEPARTER - THE KNOW-WHO PEOPLE

Departer is a leading German Executive Search firm with over 20 years of experience in global leadership recruitment. We specialize in placing executives in medium-sized enterprises and private equity portfolio firms across DACH, MEAI, ASIA, and ANZ regions. With a deep understanding of the DACH economy, we facilitate successful placements within global management teams across corporate headquarters and entities abroad.

For our world-leading client, an international producer in packaging solutions, we are searching for a Procurement Manager. Our client is a global market leader in its segment and continually develops new product innovations. As an employer, our client values diversity, driving innovation and change, global connectivity, with a unique team spirit and culture. As a Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing the sourcing strategy and implementing procurement initiatives for the secondary packaging category. You will report directly to the Cluster Procurement Director. This role is pivotal in driving cost efficiency, market analysis, supplier innovation, and sustainable procurement practices. This is a highly strategic role that combines category expertise with operational execution to deliver measurable value across the supply chain. The Category Manager will collaborate with regional stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to achieve optimal outcomes aligned with the global procurement organization’s goals. Primary regions in scope will be Asia Pacific, CIS, India, Africa, Middle East and Turkey. 

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies in Asia and Africa for corrugated packaging, foils, and pallets aligned with global goals
• Analyze 2nd packaging supply chain trends, risks, and opportunities
• Align category initiatives across country, regional, and global procurement teams
• Lead sourcing initiatives to identify and evaluate suppliers for packaging categories
• Negotiate contracts, ensuring favorable terms, quality, and compliance
• Build strong supplier relationships to foster innovation, sustainability, and improvement
• Conduct regular supplier reviews to address issues and drive performance
• Drive cost reduction while maintaining quality and performance
• Monitor and report on category spend to Procurement Director
• Identify value-adding solutions like alternative materials and new tech
• Ensure a continuous supply of materials across the Americas cluster
• Identify and mitigate risks related to supply, compliance, and market shifts
• Collaborate with logistics and supply chain for optimal inventory and delivery
• Align procurement strategies with sales, operations, finance, and logistics
• Serve as category expert and advisor to internal teams
• Integrate ESG principles into procurement to support sustainability goals

To be successful in this role, you should have the following skills and experiences: