Middle East Sales Controller

Designation - Middle East Sales Controller

Education - CA (7-10 years, post CA (1st/ 2nd Attempt cleared) or MBA Finance from Premium Institution (Full time)

Role reports to (Designation - Role of reporting manager)

Head of Controlling & Finance, Industrial Business, ISEA

Travel Required / Region

20-30% Travel required to ME (UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, etc.)

As an active member of the sub-region management team, you will:

• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to deliver actionable insights.
• Lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency, profitability, and working capital.
• Drive budgeting and forecasting processes in coordination with the regional controlling team.
• Hold a key role in the finance organization of SKF Eurotrade AB, providing instrumental support to FOC in monthly and annual closings as well as statutory audits.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal control standards.
• Act as Finance Manager for selected smaller legal entities, such as SKF Pakistan, SKF Egypt, and SKF Saudi Arabia
• Oversee credit management across the sub-region.
• Continuously challenge and improve existing processes to promote standardization and efficiency.

Skills & Experience

• University degree in Finance and/or Business Administration.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in a Finance function.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent business acumen and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international setting.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Experience with SKF systems and reporting is an advantage ; particularly with platforms such as SAP S/4HANA, BPC and SDW

What Makes You Successful

• A collaborative team player with strong communication and networking skills.
• Open-minded, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Additional information

The preferred location for this role is Pune, India

Measurement Criteria

Business Controlling

Should have experience of Business Controlling/ FP&A min. 4-5 experience:

(E.g. Financial Planning & Analysis, Budgeting, forecasting, financial closing, profitability analysis, KPI Analysis, etc.)

Audit Experience

3 years of experience successfully handling statutory audits independently.

Role Type

IC Role but should have exp. of handling team of 2-3 members.

Exp. of handling multi-cultural team / overseas controlling for last 2-3 years

• (Need to handle different stakeholders including Agencies, Consultants, Third party Employees, etc.)
• Internal and external stakeholder managements