About Departer – The German Headhunter:

As an internationally oriented German Human Resource consultancy for the recruitment of multinational professionals, Departer possesses a long-standing expertise in the core markets of Germany, the Middle East and APAC. Through our regionally established offices in Dubai, Brisbane, Oldenburg and Hamburg, we are valued as a reliable recruitment partner by numerous companies.

Our European client is a global manufacturer of complex technical systems. With a strong historic background and a very innovative business acumen, the company developed on an international scale, currently consisting of over 40 international subsidiaries and large-scale production plants. As a Controller, you are actively contributing to the further development of the business across the UAE due to your own implemented financial and data processing procedures. The right candidate will financially advice the senior management as well as closely collaborate with the local production facilities, significantly enhancing the overall financial performance.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Oversee as well as implement appropriate financial activities across the plants in the UAE
• Closely collaborate with Plant Managers to enhance the financial performance of work flows, conducting analysis and data processing
• Develop methodologies to evaluate financial performance, particularly focusing on cost-cutting measures
• Conduct precise reviews and create an updated reporting and planning structure of the production plants
• Evaluate current operational policies and practices within the financial department and strive to drive continuous improvement in all financial matters
• Responsible for budgeting, financial data analysis, record-keeping and financial reporting to senior management
• Coordinate investment activities as well as personnel planning
• Analyze the financial impact of major business operational issues and decisions as well as analyzing sales, P&L and balance sheet
• Review accounting entries on a regular basis in order to ensure accuracy and timeliness, maintaining a strict confidentiality of operational, financial and business information
• Communicate financial and other KPI information across all decision-making levels within the company 
• Coordinate with all departments regarding analyzing, evaluating and reporting appropriate data points
• Direct reporting to the Commercial Director

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

• University degree in finance and controlling or similar qualification
• Minimum of five years of working experience as Controller in a multinational company
• Strong knowledge about cost and business controlling in a manufacturing business environment
• Professional working experience within the Middle East would be an advantage
• Extensive analytical skills and knowledge about controlling tools
• Excellent knowledge in MS-Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint, additional SAP skills desirable
• Ability to prioritize competing needs under pressure, oversee multiple projects, and manage workflows
• Fluent English language skills are mandatory
• Confident communication and presentations skills
• Team player with a proactive and hands-on approach

About Departer – The German Headhunter:

As an internationally oriented German HR consultancy for the recruitment of multinational professionals, Departer possesses a long-standing expertise in the core markets of Germany, Greater China, the Middle East, and Australia. Through our regionally established offices in Dubai, Brisbane, and Hamburg, we are valued as a reliable recruitment partner by numerous companies.

Our German client is a leading supplier of equipment in the construction industry. With its global presence, the company offers international growth opportunities. As Head of Finance Management (m/f/d), you will assist the General Manager in all strategic and operational matters such as managing overall accounting and finance functions, developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships, negotiating contracts, advising a financial budget and yearly operating strategy.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Overlook and manage the overall accounting and finance function
• Assist the GM on strategic matters such as developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships and negotiating contracts
• Develop and advise a financial budget and yearly operating strategy, in accordance with the organization's long-term plan
• Confirm compliance with statutory requirements
• Encourage the digitization of workflows and use of a designated ERP system within all departments
• Supervise and train the financial unit on all financial, accounting, audit, or fiscal management issues and activities
• Ensure the timely submission of financial reports
• Handle monthly reports: reconciliation, cash flow forecasts, and financial statements
• Prepare the annual budgets, quarterly reports, monthly forecasts, P&L
• Liaise with external auditors for year-end audits and manage all fiscal reporting activities for the organization
• Guarantee accurate internal controls follow financial and tax reporting standards
• Inform about the financial situation and growth of the organization and identifying accurate KPIs
• Reporting to General Manager

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

• University degree in Finance
• At least 10 years of working experience in a senior finance role in an international company, preferred in a technical environment
• Knowledge of German GAAP and IFRS is a requirement
• Highly proficient in MS Office applications, ERP systems, and digitalization of workflows
• Excellent English language skills, German would be an added value
• High attention to detail with an outstanding accountability
• A self-aware, genuine, and optimistic leader with a proven ability to develop a diverse, high performance, results-oriented team
• Passion for creating improvements in efficiency and effectiveness of finance and accounting processes and procedures, both individually and through the inspiration of team members
• Good judgment and ability to make strong decisions independently, while keeping key stakeholders informed