Assistant Financial Controller - T & M

• Oversee end-to-end financial operations for the Trading & Manufacturing Division comprising multi-sector & multi-site businesses.

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of periodic financial statements (PL/BS/CF) and monthly MIS/KPIs at both business-unit and consolidated division levels.

• Timely month and year closing, preparation of year end financials in compliance with applicable IFRS & IAS standards, co-ordinate with Group Finance, External Auditors and ensure signed financials within set timelines.

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles.

• Partner with business unit leaders to align on financial KPIs, cost management strategies, and effective cash flow planning.

• Develop and implement financial models for product-wise, service-wise, and project-based profitability analysis.

• Conduct variance analysis and performance reviews to support data-driven decision-making.

• Support establishment of internal financial controls and risk management processes, especially in newly launched business units.

• Manage working capital through AR follow-up, inventory control, vendor payments, bank guarantees, and fixed asset investments.

• Liaise with Corporate office, internal and external auditors to ensure compliance, accuracy, and financial governance.

• Lead process streamlining and financial systems optimization across SAP (PPCO/PS modules) and Oracle ERP systems.

• Lead ERP transition and change management, including upskilling initiatives for teams migrating to Oracle.

• Support automation and reporting enhancements, including Narrative Reporting, ARCS, and PCMCS.

• Enhance use of SAP modules for improved visibility into performance and real-time financial insights.

• Collaborate with IT and business teams to design, test, and implement system enhancements, controls, and reports.

• Establish SOPs and system control checklists to maintain data integrity, especially in new business units.

• Lead and mentor the finance team size of 20–25, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Drive team growth through performance evaluations, skill gap analysis, and focused training programs.

• Coordinate with corporate office to manage KPIs, review deliverables, conduct performance discussions, and resolve grievances.

• Promote cross-functional collaboration across finance, operations, sales, and service to improve overall financial literacy and alignment.

Bayt