Finance Controller GCC

Role & responsibilities

Essential

• 1520 years of progressive Finance & Accounting experience.

• Minimum 810 years in leadership roles within:

• GCC

• Global Business Services (GBS)

• Shared Services

• Captive Operations

• Large multinational organizations

Preferred Industry Background

• Oil & Gas
• Oilfield Services
• EPC
• Petrochemicals
• Fertilizers
• Power & Utilities
• Engineering Services
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Mining & Metals
• Process Industries

Preferred Functional Exposure

• Financial Controllership
• Project Accounting
• Capex Governance
• Treasury & Cash Flow Management
• Taxation
• Shared Services Operations
• FP&A
• Internal Controls & Compliance
• Transition & Migration Projects

Preferred candidate profile

The candidate should be highly technology-oriented and capable of leveraging digital tools to improve finance processes and reporting.

Mandatory

• Advanced MS Excel
• Advanced PowerPoint
• Financial Modelling
• Dashboard Development
• Management Reporting

Working Knowledge Required

• SAP ERP
• Power BI
• SharePoint

Added Advantage

• Participation in SAP Implementation, Upgrade or Transformation projects.
• Exposure to S/4HANA migration programs.
• Experience in automation initiatives, workflow solutions and reporting digitalization.

Leadership Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence senior leadership.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to manage complex cross-functional environments.
• High level of accountability and ownership.
• Strong people leadership and coaching skills.

Travel Requirement

• Willingness to travel internationally as required.
• Ability to undertake overseas assignments, transition activities and process migration support initiatives.
• Willingness to travel to and work in African countries for onboarding, process transitions, stabilization activities and stakeholder orientation programs for periods ranging from 3 to 6 months at a stretch, depending on business requirements.

Preferred Age Profile

41 – 46 years

(Exceptions may be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates with relevant GCC, Shared Services and Controllership leadership experience.)