Group Financial Controller

About The Duralock Group

The Duralock Group is a specialist manufacturer and supplier of safety infrastructure for the global racing, equestrian and sports industries.

For over 35 years, Duralock products have helped protect athletes, horses, jockeys and spectators at some of the world's leading sporting venues. Today, our products can be found in more than 47 countries worldwide, with operations spanning the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, North America and Australia.

As the business continues its international expansion, we are seeking an ambitious Group Financial Controller to join our leadership team in Dubai and help support the next phase of growth.

The Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to work directly alongside the CEO in a highly entrepreneurial international business.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the Group's financial reporting, cashflow management and financial controls whilst supporting strategic growth initiatives across multiple international markets.

This role is ideally suited to an ambitious finance professional seeking to develop into a future Finance Director or CFO position.

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & Control

• Preparation of monthly management accounts for all Group companies.
• Consolidation of financial information across multiple international entities.
• Preparation of monthly board reporting packs and KPI dashboards.
• Maintenance and improvement of financial controls and reporting processes.
• Coordination of annual audits and statutory reporting requirements.

Cash Flow & Working Capital

• Management of weekly and monthly cashflow forecasts.
• Monitoring of working capital performance.
• Oversight of debtor and creditor reporting.
• Support banking relationships and treasury activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve cash conversion and financial efficiency.

Commercial Finance

• Monitor gross profit margins and project profitability.
• Support commercial teams with financial analysis and reporting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and business planning.
• Develop meaningful financial insights to support decision-making.

International Operations

• Support the financial management of the Group's international operations.
• Liaise with external accountants, advisers and banking partners.
• Assist with multi-currency reporting and foreign exchange management.
• Support future international expansion initiatives.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement across finance systems and reporting.
• Support the development of management dashboards and business intelligence reporting.
• Ensure finance processes are scalable to support future growth.

About You

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who combines strong financial discipline with commercial awareness.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent qualification (or nearing qualification).
• 3–7 years' experience within finance, accounting or financial control.
• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A proactive and problem-solving mindset.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with senior leadership.

Experience within manufacturing, construction, engineering or project-based businesses would be advantageous.

Experience working within the UAE or international organisations would also be beneficial.

What Success Looks Like

Within your first 12 months you will:

• Deliver accurate monthly reporting across the Group.
• Implement robust cashflow forecasting processes.
• Improve visibility of profitability and margin performance.
• Support the leadership team with better financial insights and decision-making.
• Establish a finance function capable of supporting international growth.

Why Join Duralock?

• Work directly alongside the CEO and senior leadership team.
• Play a key role in an ambitious international growth strategy.
• Gain exposure to projects across Europe, North America, Australia and the Middle East.
• Genuine progression opportunity towards Finance Director level.
• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
• Dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment.

Our Vision

We are building the world's leading specialist provider of safety infrastructure for sport and equestrian facilities.

If you are ambitious, commercially minded and excited by the opportunity to grow alongside an international business, we would love to hear from you.

Pay: AED15,000.00 - AED18,000.00 per month

Language:

• Arabic (Required)

Work Location: In person