Regional Financial Controller @ Siemens Advanta

Job Title: Regional Financial Controller

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Introduction:

Siemens Advanta Consulting is the global management consultancy arm of Siemens, one of the world’s most innovative engineering and technology companies. We guide our clients through their digitalization journey—from strategy to operations—by combining deep industry expertise with cutting-edge digital knowledge. With over 600 consultants, 7,000 solution designers, and thousands of engineers across the globe, we are uniquely positioned to help clients achieve transformational success.

At Advanta Middle East, you will support leading global companies in developing and implementing their digital strategies, guiding them through the complexities of Industry 4.0, Smart Cities, and Digital Transformation. Today, we are looking to hire a Regional Financial Controller to join Dubai based Team and help us to drive Advanta Financial performance across the middle east region.

Role Overview:

As the Regional Financial Controller, you will oversee the timely closing and reporting of financial activities, providing insights to senior management for strategic decision-making. Your expertise will ensure high-quality financial planning, forecasting, and analysis, empowering the business to meet its goals and enhance operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and analysis, ensuring accurate cost control and effective performance monitoring across all regions.
• Oversee consolidation of P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow, while managing key financial metrics like FX impact, risk analysis, and KPI tracking.
• Support and advise senior management with financial modeling, ad-hoc analysis, and strategic business decisions to drive performance improvements.
• Enhance financial reporting processes for better efficiency, accuracy, and data-driven insights.
• Manage financial compliance, planning, and forecasting, and execute routine deviation analysis in SAP.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth audits, tax compliance, and financial reviews.
• Lead initiatives for digitalizing finance processes and improving the reporting and closing cycle.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks, ensuring timely completion with a high level of accuracy.
  
  

What You’ll Need – Skills, Experience, and Mindset:

• A University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• A proven track record of +5 years of experience in financial controlling or a similar role, with a strong focus on project and cost accounting (IFRS).
• Expertise in SAP, specifically in FI-CO and CO-PA modules.
• Proven ability to manage complex financial operations, with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and strategic judgment, with a focus on business development and driving improvements across teams.
• Demonstrated flexibility and the ability to thrive in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
• Advanced MS Office skills, with a high proficiency in Excel.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work with a leading global company in a dynamic and growing market.
• Contribute to the digital transformation of finance and drive innovation.
• Be a key player in shaping business decisions and performance at a regional level.
• A healthy work-life balance, allowing space for continued learning and personal interests.
• Highly competitive compensation packages, along with opportunities for professional development.
  
  

What else do you need to know?

As a world leader in developing and producing the most advanced engineering technologies, we improve lives and further human achievements worldwide, while also protecting the climate - all thanks to our employees. Working with us, you have the foundation to develop personally and professionally. We give you the chance to do something significant, that benefits society and human progress. We give you the chance to create a difference.

Diversity at Siemens is our source of creativity and innovation. Having different types of talent and experiences makes us more ambitious and better prepared to respond successfully to the demands of the Society. Therefore, we value the candidates that reflect the Diversity that we enjoy in our Company. Please find more information at www.siemens.com

At Siemens we are always challenging ourselves to build a better future. We need the most innovative and diverse Digital Minds to develop tomorrow ‘s reality. Find out more about the Digital world of Siemens here: www.siemens.com/careers/digitalminds

We are looking forward to receiving your online application.

Please note: Only complete applications can be considered in the selection process.