Job Description

Financial Control Manager - Consolidation Salary: Competitive and based on experience Location: Abu Dhabi
A leading global energy organisation is seeking a Financial Control Manager - Consolidation to join their headquarters in Abu Dhabi, supporting a diverse and rapidly expanding international portfolio. You will benefit from working in a forward-thinking environment that values collaboration, professional growth, and the chance to make a tangible impact on the future of global energy systems. Flexible working opportunities and exposure to high-profile projects await those ready to take on this rewarding challenge.

• Play a key role in driving financial transformation for an international energy leader with a multi-billion dollar asset base and ambitious growth agenda.
• Enjoy flexible working opportunities within a supportive team culture that encourages knowledge sharing, professional development, and cross-border collaboration.
• Gain hands-on experience with large-scale ERP implementations, acquisition integrations, and strategic financial initiatives across a truly global footprint.

What you'll do:
As Financial Control Manager - Consolidation based at headquarters in Abu Dhabi, you will play an instrumental part in shaping the financial landscape of an international energy business. Your day-to-day responsibilities will centre around overseeing consolidation processes for a diverse UK sub group spanning several countries. You will ensure timely delivery of accurate management reports while reviewing subsidiary submissions for completeness and compliance. The role involves preparing detailed technical documentation on complex transactions such as acquisitions or restructurings. You will also lead ERP system rollouts designed to strengthen internal controls over financial reporting. In addition to managing core accounting functions-including accounts receivable/payable oversight-you will provide strategic input on major business decisions like mergers or investments. Building a dependable team that thrives on collaboration is essential as you guide them through change agendas driven by ongoing acquisitions and restructuring. Your ability to stay current with regulatory developments ensures that all processes remain compliant while supporting continuous improvement across finance operations.

• Oversee all activities of the corporate accounting department to ensure accurate and timely dissemination of consolidated internal and external monthly financial statements, annual audits, and budgets.
• Review the accuracy of monthly reporting results from each subsidiary within the UK sub group, ensuring consistency with group standards and regulatory requirements.
• Report monthly UK sub group results by WD9, including preparation of primary financial statements, equity reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and fixed asset movements.
• Draft technical accounting papers on new acquisitions or complex issues for internal sign-off and subsequent external approval as required by evolving control frameworks.
• Manage the integration of new acquisitions into the UK sub group's financial reporting framework while supporting ongoing restructuring initiatives.
• Provide strategic financial support for evaluating potential alliances, mergers, investments, or other business decisions impacting the group's future direction.
• Lead the implementation of ERP systems across the UK sub group with a focus on establishing strong internal controls over financial reporting and effective testing procedures.
• Optimise bank relationships by initiating strategies for improvement such as host-to-host implementations to enhance treasury operations.
• Build, develop, and manage an accounting team comprising both external contractors and in-house staff to deliver high-quality outputs in line with organisational objectives.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure compliance with accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS), tax regulations, and company policies.

What you bring:
To excel as Financial Control Manager - Consolidation you will bring extensive experience managing complex consolidation processes for multinational businesses-ideally within the energy sector or related fields. Your Chartered Accountant credentials underpin your deep technical knowledge of IFRS standards while your history drafting technical papers demonstrates your attention to detail when navigating intricate transactions like acquisitions or restructurings. You are adept at leading teams through periods of change-whether integrating new subsidiaries or rolling out advanced ERP systems-and have built reputations for fostering collaborative environments where everyone feels supported. Your practical understanding of banking operations enables you to implement improvements that add value without compromising compliance. Above all else your commitment to staying informed about regulatory developments ensures that every process remains robust even as business needs evolve.

• Chartered Accountant qualification with at least 10 years post-qualification experience in Accounting, Consolidation, Reporting or Financial roles; alternatively 6+ years PQE in a Big Four firm or close equivalent is highly valued.
• Minimum 5 years' managerial experience leading teams within organisations of at least 50 employees or significant project management experience within top-tier accountancy firms.
• Comprehensive understanding of IFRS standards along with proven ability to draft technical accounting papers addressing complex issues such as acquisitions or restructurings.
• Demonstrated success managing consolidation processes for multinational groups including preparation of consolidated statements and reconciliation tasks across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience implementing ERP systems within large organisations with a focus on enhancing internal controls over financial reporting is highly desirable.
• Proven track record integrating new acquisitions into existing reporting frameworks while maintaining compliance with group policies and local regulations.
• Strong background optimising banking relationships through innovative solutions such as host-to-host implementations or similar treasury enhancements.
• Ability to build cohesive teams comprising both permanent staff and external contractors who work collaboratively towards shared goals under changing circumstances.
• Up-to-date knowledge of GAAP/IFRS requirements as well as relevant tax regulations affecting multinational entities operating across different sectors.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, Chemicals or Energy Solutions industries is considered advantageous but not essential.

About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
Focus: Financial Controller
Industry: Financial Services
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Abu Dhabi FULL_TIME
Job Reference: H2JPVX
Date posted: 3 July 2025
Consultant: Andrew Beattie abu-dhabi accountancy-finance/financial-controller 2025-07-03 2025-09-01 financial-services Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi AE Robert Walters https://www.robertwalters.ae https://www.robertwalters.ae/content/dam/robert-walters/global/images/logos/web-logos/square-logo.png true