MD - Finance Transformation and Controllership

Role Purpose

The role is responsible for end-to-end finance controllership while also leading finance transformation initiatives to drive standardisation, automation, stronger governance, and scalable global finance operations. The incumbent will act as a bridge between core finance, systems, and business stakeholders , ensuring accuracy, control, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Transformation

• Lead finance transformation programs focused on process simplification, standardisation, and operating model optimisation.
• Drive automation and digitisation across Record-to-Report (R2R), leveraging ERP, workflow tools, RPA, and analytics.
• Partner with Finance Systems and Technology teams on ERP upgrades, system migrations, and data quality initiatives .
• Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, reporting accuracy, and management insight .
• Support transition of work into the GCC, including process migration, stabilisation, and performance optimisation .
• Establish and track KPIs, SLAs, and value realisation metrics for transformation initiatives.

Finance Controllership

• Own financial accounting, close, and reporting processes across entities in line with IFRS / US GAAP / local statutory requirements.
• Ensure timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close , with strong balance sheet substantiation and P&L governance.
• Oversee intercompany accounting, accruals, provisions, reconciliations , and accounting judgments.
• Partner with internal and external auditors to manage audits, regulatory reviews, and control testing .
• Maintain a robust financial control framework , including SOX / ICFR compliance where applicable.
• Provide oversight on accounting policy interpretation and implementation of new standards.

Stakeholder & People Leadership

• Act as a trusted partner to Global Finance, Business Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Technology stakeholders.
• Lead and develop high-performing controllership and transformation teams within the GCC.
• Influence senior stakeholders on control posture, transformation roadmap, and change adoption .
• Drive a strong culture of ownership, governance, and continuous improvement .

Key Skills & Experience

Must-have

• 22+ years of experience in Finance Controllership, Financial Accounting, or Corporate Finance within banking, financial services, or large MNCs.
• Proven track record in finance transformation, automation, or large-scale change programs .
• Experience working with global stakeholders and GCC operating models .
• Global exposure
• Strong executive presence