Controlling Manager

Role Details This is a senior finance appointment within an internationally recognised organisation at the forefront of the automotive sector across the Middle East. The Controlling Manager sits at the centre of strategic decision-making, with direct influence over commercial direction and financial outcomes at a regional level. The Role You will lead the financial steering of the business end to end: setting and managing financial targets, monitoring performance, analysing variances, and presenting well-considered business cases to the Management Board. Accountability for Contribution Margin, Contribution Margin per Unit, and Sales Allowances sits with you. You will serve as the primary finance partner across all business units, facilitating performance reviews, identifying risks and opportunities, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented promptly. Your reporting will be accurate, timely, and genuinely insightful, informing confident decision-making at the most senior levels. You will also provide financial expertise for strategic projects, contract negotiations, and incentive programme design.

Desired Candidate Profile

You will hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Business Management, or a related discipline, and have six to eight years of experience in a Controlling, Accounting, or Financial role within a multinational environment. Technically, you will be proficient in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, experienced with data visualisation tools such as Power BI, and comfortable operating within SAP, Oracle, or comparable ERP systems. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills are essential. Equally important are your interpersonal qualities. You will negotiate with credibility, communicate complex information with clarity, and build relationships across functions and seniority levels with ease. You will be analytical, precise under pressure, and genuinely committed to continuous improvement.