Senior Financial Controller

Who are we?

CFI Financial Group is an award-winning trading provider, possessing more than 25 years of experience with multiple offices around the world including London, Larnaca, Beirut, Amman, Dubai, Kuwait, Port Louis, and others.

Check out more about CFI here.

CFI is hiring! Make your mark in the online trading industry.

Are you looking to pursue a career in finance? Do you want to work with a dynamic and growing team in the exciting world of online trading and investing? If you answered yes, then we have some amazing opportunities for you!

Description:

The Senior Financial Controller is responsible for leading cost control, financial governance, and strategic analysis activities within the FP&A department. This role focuses on driving cost efficiency, ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial policies, and providing high-quality analytical support for management decisions. 

Main tasks and responsibilities

1. Cost Controlling & Analysis

• Lead the company’s cost control framework, ensuring adherence to approved budgets and cost policies.
• Develop and maintain cost allocation models to monitor profitability by product, function, or business unit.
• Conduct detailed cost structure reviews and identify efficiency and saving opportunities.
• Provide cost insights and recommendations to management for strategic and operational decisions.

2. Financial Governance & Internal Controls

• Establish and maintain internal across accounting, reporting, and operational processes.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, corporate financial policies, and audit requirements applicable to listed companies.
• Support internal and external audits by providing cost-related documentation and analysis.
• Monitor capital expenditure processes and ensure compliance with approval limits and governance policies.

3. Strategic Financial Support

• Provide financial input and cost analysis for new business initiatives, projects, and investment decisions.
• Partner with procurement, operations, and leadership teams to promote cost efficiency and accountability.
• Support ad-hoc financial modeling, scenario planning, and sensitivity analysis.

4. Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify and implement process improvement and automation opportunities in cost management workflows.
• Enhance visibility, transparency, and reporting standards for cost-related information across departments.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CMA, CPA, or FMVA preferred).
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in financial controlling, cost management, or FP&A roles.
• Experience in a publicly listed company is mandatory.
• Previous experience in one of the Big 4 audit firms is highly preferred.
• Solid understanding of IFRS, internal control over financial reporting (ICFR/ICOFR), and corporate governance.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and advanced Excel/financial modeling skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Competencies:

• Cost management and process optimization expertise
• Strong control and compliance orientation
• Strategic and analytical mindset
• Effective business partnering and cross-functional collaboration
• Integrity, accuracy, and accountability

Why join CFI?

· We’re a fast-growing, multinational company

· Competitive salaries and benefits

· Work and learn with industry professions

· Supportive and collaborative environment

· Unlimited opportunities for growth and development