Job Description

Who are we?
CFI Financial Group is an award-winning trading provider, possessing more than 25 years of experience with multiple offices around the world including London, Larnaca, Beirut, Amman, Dubai, Kuwait, Port Louis, and others.
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CFI is hiring! Make your mark in the online trading industry.
Are you looking to pursue a career in finance? Do you want to work with a dynamic and growing team in the exciting world of online trading and investing? If you answered yes, then we have some amazing opportunities for you!
Description:
The Senior Financial Controller is responsible for leading cost control, financial governance, and strategic analysis activities within the FP&A department. This role focuses on driving cost efficiency, ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial policies, and providing high-quality analytical support for management decisions.
Main tasks and responsibilities
1. Cost Controlling & Analysis

• Lead the company's cost control framework, ensuring adherence to approved budgets and cost policies.
• Develop and maintain cost allocation models to monitor profitability by product, function, or business unit.
• Conduct detailed cost structure reviews and identify efficiency and saving opportunities.
• Provide cost insights and recommendations to management for strategic and operational decisions.

2. Financial Governance & Internal Controls

• Establish and maintain internal across accounting, reporting, and operational processes.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, corporate financial policies, and audit requirements applicable to listed companies.
• Support internal and external audits by providing cost-related documentation and analysis.
• Monitor capital expenditure processes and ensure compliance with approval limits and governance policies.

3. Strategic Financial Support

• Provide financial input and cost analysis for new business initiatives, projects, and investment decisions.
• Partner with procurement, operations, and leadership teams to promote cost efficiency and accountability.
• Support ad-hoc financial modeling, scenario planning, and sensitivity analysis.

4. Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify and implement process improvement and automation opportunities in cost management workflows.
• Enhance visibility, transparency, and reporting standards for cost-related information across departments.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CMA, CPA, or FMVA preferred).
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in financial controlling, cost management, or FP&A roles.
• Experience in a publicly listed company is mandatory.
• Previous experience in one of the Big 4 audit firms is highly preferred.
• Solid understanding of IFRS, internal control over financial reporting (ICFR/ICOFR), and corporate governance.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and advanced Excel/financial modeling skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Competencies:

• Cost management and process optimization expertise
• Strong control and compliance orientation
• Strategic and analytical mindset
• Effective business partnering and cross-functional collaboration
• Integrity, accuracy, and accountability

Why join CFI?
We're a fast-growing, multinational company
Competitive salaries and benefits
Work and learn with industry professions
Supportive and collaborative environment
Unlimited opportunities for growth and development

Skills Required