Financial Controller

About the Company

Waagner Biro, a prominent construction firm in the Middle East and a member of the Egis Group, specializes in bridge, marine, and infrastructure projects across the region.

Role Overview

We are in search of a seasoned and commercially astute Financial Controller to support the Regional Finance Director and oversee daily finance operations within the region. This senior leadership position entails managing financial control and finance systems (ERP), ensuring stringent financial governance, delivering precise and timely reports, and fostering business growth.

Key Duties

• Lead Accounting, Working Capital, Cost of Sales (COS), and ERP teams with clear direction and leadership.
• Promote a culture emphasizing high performance, responsibility, teamwork, and ongoing enhancement.
• Aid in building and mentoring the finance team, including succession planning.
• Act as deputy for the Regional Finance Director when necessary.
• Guarantee accuracy and integrity in financial reports across all business units.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Examine management accounts, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Ensure adherence to Group policies, accounting principles, and local legal requirements.
• Maintain a robust internal control system and governance structure.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning efforts.
• Analyze financial performance, identifying risks and potential opportunities.
• Critically assess assumptions to improve forecasting precision.
• Assist in executive decision-making by providing thorough financial analysis and reports.
• Supervise financial performance analyses and profitability reviews for projects.
• Evaluate project forecasts, profit margins, risks, and commercial exposures.
• Ensure uniformity and quality in project financial assessments.
• Support operational teams in achieving financial objectives.
• Oversee finance system governance and data integrity.
• Lead initiatives to streamline and automate finance processes.
• Facilitate ERP upgrades and digital transformation efforts.
• Drive process standardization and operational efficiency within finance functions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional accounting certification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent.
• Extensive senior finance experience post-qualification.
• Track record of leading accounting and finance teams in multi-entity organizations.
• Strong expertise in technical accounting, financial control, and reporting.
• Experience with project-driven businesses is a plus.
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication abilities.
• Analytical thinker capable of constructive challenge and influencing decisions.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and finance transformation projects.