Digital Finance Financial Controller

Financial Job Dimensions

Degree of supervision

General Supervision over Finance processes and automation

Level of Authority

Shared Authority over managing the Finance and Accounting team, controlling and decision relating to Fintech / Digital Finance

Purpose of the Job

The Financial Controller – FSS COE, manages the Shared Service Finance digitization and support automation. This role will oversee the optimization of financial shared services through digitization, automation, and process standardization. The role focuses on enhancing efficiency, ensuring compliance, and leveraging advanced technologies

Key Accountabilities: Description

Support in developing a financial roadmap and digital finance strategy on shaping the future of finance.

Review of all the financial data on a daily basis and identify the outliers using the latest available tools. Work with the relevant team to resolve the issues and improve the control on the permanent basis.

Support the Designs and implementation of scalable financial processes and policies

Support in Providing comprehensive financial reports, to leadership for strategic decision-making.

Continuously enhance financial processes by automating and standardizing workflows, utilizing tools such as Task Mining and Process Mining.

Key Accountabilities: Performance Indicators

Established and executed Digital Finance Roadmap.

100% of resolution of outliers.

Process map for overall digital finance shared services

SLAs for key transactions Service volumes and productivity/FTE metrics for key processes and reporting.

Implementation of new process using Task Mining & Process Mining.

Major Activities

Work as a Project Manager to develop a financial roadmap aligned with organizational goals, focusing on digital transformation across all pillars of finance.

Assist in delivery of cost savings and improved financial control by centralizing and standardizing finance operations.

Support the Designs processes of scalable financial controller that provide high quality, consistent, and scalable finance services across business units.

Assist in preparing and delivering detailed financial reports on Shared Services, including KPIs, service levels, and insights to leadership for Outsourcing & Offshore activities.

Implement and promote the use of automation tools, such as workflow tools, and analytics, to streamline financial processes and standardize workflows across the organization.

Foster a culture of continuous learning by training finance teams in Shared Service on advanced financial tools and methodologies.

Job Context

• The job has a direct impact over implementing the integration of advanced technologies to enhance overall operational efficiency.
• The job has a indirect impact over supporting the cost-saving initiatives by providing financial data and insights that help control and optimize spending

Framework, Boundaries & Decision Making Authority

• The job has the freedom to identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial efficiency and accuracy.
• The job has the freedom in suggesting new tools and technologies to streamline financial operations and reporting.

Organizational / Functional Strategic Focus

• The job holder has a crucial supporting role in designing the roadmap for digitization and automation of Finance Shared Service processes.
• The job holder has a crucial strategic role in implementing best practices in digital finance to drive transformation and efficiency

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Minimum Experience

10 years of relevant experience in Finance and Accounting

 (within the 10 years) 5 years of experience in Big 4 (preferably in different countries)

 Strong experience in process improvement programs using technology ( ML, RPA & AI) & / or  ERP

 implementation experience

Job-Specific Skills

1. Experience in leading process excellence, performance improvement & Fintech.
2. Ability to think strategically, manage uncertainty and risk, and balance multiple competing priorities.
3. Ability to operate in both matrix and traditional organizational structures.
4. Demonstrated track record of successfully leading broad finance transformation initiatives.
5. Strong communication skills, including the ability to convey technical or financial information to non-technical audiences.
6. Demonstrated ability to influence others and align teams toward a common vision or goal.
7. Able to manage and operate efficiently and effectively in an organization.
8. Ensure full compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.

• Working experience with internal and external auditors

Languages

English / Arabic

Special Certifications / Membership

Chartered Accountant

Competencies