Service Controller - Finance

Job description / Role

Our client, a multinational manufacturer of optical and digital technology, is looking to recruit a Service Controller for their up coming service centre in Dubai.

Our client is an award winning leading manufacturer of digital cameras, medical systems, microscopes and inspection instruments for mainly the healthcare industry. With over 40 international offices and 5,000 employees globally, they are now looking to hire a service controller for their up coming service centre in Dubai, to enhance their innovative market solutions and improve product sales across UAE.

Reporting into the financial planning and analysis manager, the service controller will be responsible for;
* Providing service administration support to the sales and marketing department
* Assisting in the divisional planning and forecasting process
* Consolidate monthly closing and financial reporting
* Produce ad hoc management reporting and execute performance reviews for various divisions
* Producing warranty related figures for KPI's
* Liaising with the Service Department and customers regarding warranty work to be carried out
* Ensuring all billing and invoicing is complete
* Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
* Provide financial analysis as needed, in particular for pricing decisions and contract negotiations
* Business partnering with all units for financial, legal and tax related issues

Job Offer
The successful candidate for this Service Controller role will be offered a salary package of 15,000 - 17,000 AED per month, all-inclusive of basic, housing and transport allowances. In addition to this, candidates will be provided with other benefits in line with company standards. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to progress within a reputable, multinational manufacturing group with a strong regional presence.

Requirements

* A minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience in controlling and project work with at least 2-3 years of experience in a service centre.
* Hands on commercial experience, including coordination with sales, operations and distribution teams within a multinational environment is highly preferred for this position.
* Well versed with Microsoft office programs, Cognos, ERP systems and Hyperion.
* The ideal candidate for this position, must also be dynamic, able to adapt well to change and have an inquisitive attitude

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.