Finance Controller Partner

Personnel Search Services Group

Job Title: Finance Controller Russian Speaking

Location: Dubai, UAE

CTC Range: 55 LPA

Experience: 7 12 years

Reports to: Global CFO

Languages: Fluent in English & Russian (mandatory)

Preferred Industry: Food Processing / FMCG / Agro Commodities

About the Role: PSS has been mandated to hire a Finance Controller for one of the largest processors and marketers of pulses

Job Purpose

Finance professional to oversee financial operations in the black sea region. The role involves financial planning, reporting, risk management, IFRS compliance, and business strategy support.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Develop and implement financial strategies to support business growth.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Provide insights on profitability, cost control, and investment opportunities.
• Financial Consolidation & Reporting
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting across multiple entities in Russia, Turkey, Canada.
• Consolidate financial statements and present reports to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS & local financial regulations in different countries.
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Monitor financial risks, currency exposure, and tax regulations across the region.
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws, VAT, and corporate governance standards.
• Liaise with auditors, banks, and regulatory authorities.
• Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
• Manage liquidity, cash flow forecasting, and funding strategies.
• Optimize working capital management and oversee treasury operations.
• Monitor credit risk & debt collection across different markets.
• Business Partnering & Decision Support
• Collaborate with regional leadership & commercial teams for strategic decision-making.
• Drive financial efficiency and cost reduction initiatives.
• Implement financial controls & process automation for improved efficiency.
  
  
  

Skill Requirements

• 7-10 years of experience in financial management, controlling, or accounting.
• Strong expertise in financial consolidation & IFRS reporting.
• Regional experience in UAE a& Russia is a must.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) & financial reporting tools. Proficiency in IT reporting tools like Power BI, Tableau, etc. is preferable.
• Strong knowledge of taxation, compliance, and cross-border financial operations.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• CPA, ACCA, CMA, MBA (Finance), or equivalent (preferred but not mandatory).
• Fluency in English & Russian Language