Finance Business Partner

Job description / Role

About the Role:

Our client, a global organization operating within the industrial technology and automation sector, is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to oversee financial activities across its UAE and KSA entities.

This is a senior finance role requiring strong commercial and operational finance experience, with particular exposure to a sales-driven business environment in the UAE. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management, Sales, Service, Finance Shared Services and global stakeholders in a multinational matrix organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Prepare and present financial reports and business performance analysis.
• Identify financial trends, risks and opportunities and provide actionable insights.

Controlling & Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in line with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Partner with Finance Shared Services on accounting, reporting, AP, AR and master data processes.
• Monitor budgets, analyze variances and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain effective internal controls and support regulatory compliance.

Business Partnering

• Partner with Sales and Service teams to provide financial insights for business decisions.
• Drive profitability improvement and cost optimization initiatives.
• Act as a financial advisor to senior management and commercial stakeholders.
• Support commercial and operational teams with financial analysis and performance management.

Operational Finance

• Oversee credit and collections, payroll and cash management activities.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks and other financial partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, systems and operational efficiency.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• Masters degree or relevant professional qualification is preferred.
• 10+ years of overall finance experience.
• Strong experience within a sales, commercial or trading-based business environment.
• Previous UAE finance experience is essential, with a good understanding of local financial practices and regulations.
• Experience managing or supporting financial activities across UAE and/or KSA entities.
• Strong background in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and controlling.
• Experience working within a multinational / matrix organization.
• Proven ability to partner with senior management and commercial stakeholders.
• Experience supporting Sales, Service and other operational functions.
• Strong ERP and financial systems experience; SAP exposure is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• High level of integrity, ownership and attention to detail.

About the Company

TGC Consulting is a Human Resources Solutions provider based in Dubai, UAE.

We provide Recruitment & HR Outsourcing services to organizations services tailored to meet the needs of organizations across various industries across the Middle East.

At TGC Consulting, we are more than just a Recruitment company — we are your strategic partner in talent management. Our team comprises industry experts who are passionate about aligning exceptional talent with organizational needs.

Our Services includeExecutive Search - Permanent Recruitment / Emiratisation & Saudization.Staffing & Outsourcing- Contract Staffing & RPO