Financial Controller Jobs in Dubai, UAE | The Food District
The Food District, a fast-growing multi-brand hospitality group in Dubai, is hiring a Financial Controller to own the numbers end to end and build the financial backbone for its next phase of growth.
About The Food District
Multi-Brand Hospitality GroupThe Food District is a multi-brand hospitality group based in Dubai, operating a portfolio of brands and outlets across the F&B sector. The group is building the financial backbone to match its ambition as it formalises governance and prepares for its next phase of growth.
This is a high-trust environment where finance partners directly with leadership, offering exposure to the executive team and the board for professionals who can build structure in a fast-moving business.
Job Overview
Job Summary
The Food District is seeking a senior, hands-on Financial Controller to take full ownership of the group's finances in Dubai. The role covers month-end close, management reporting, the board financial pack, multi-brand P&L consolidation, cash flow management, controls, and UAE compliance. The successful candidate will partner with leadership to turn financial data into operating decisions while building structure across a multi-outlet, multi-brand business.
Key Responsibilities
- Full ownership of month-end close, management reporting, and the board financial pack.
- Multi-brand, multi-outlet P&L consolidation and margin analysis.
- Cash flow management, controls, and compliance across the group.
- Partnering with leadership to turn financial data into operating decisions.
Qualifications & Requirements
The ideal candidate for this Financial Controller vacancy in Dubai must meet the following criteria:
- Qualified accountant (ACCA / CPA / CMA or equivalent).
- Proven Financial Controller experience, ideally in F&B, retail, or multi-site operations.
- Strong command of controls, reporting systems, and UAE compliance.
- Sharp, hands-on, and comfortable building structure in a fast-moving environment.
How to Write a Strong CV for This Role
- 1Lead with your professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CMA or equivalent) and your years of Financial Controller experience.
- 2Highlight multi-brand or multi-site experience in F&B or retail, plus your command of UAE compliance and reporting systems.
- 3Include keywords like "Financial Controller", "month-end close", "P&L consolidation", and "Dubai" for ATS.
- 4Quantify your impact, for example outlets consolidated, margin improvements delivered, or close cycle days reduced.
- 5Keep it to 1–2 clean pages — recruiters scan in 30 seconds.
- 6Send your CV as a PDF to preserve formatting on every device.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Financial Controller role at The Food District?
Send your updated CV to career@thefooddistrict.co with "Financial Controller – Dubai" in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
What is the most important requirement for this role?
You must be a qualified accountant (ACCA, CPA, CMA or equivalent) with proven Financial Controller experience and a strong command of controls, reporting systems, and UAE compliance.
How much experience is needed?
The role requires proven Financial Controller experience, ideally gained in F&B, retail, or multi-site operations. This is a senior, high-trust position.
What is the salary for this position?
The salary is competitive and based on the candidate's experience and qualifications. Exact figures are typically discussed during the interview stage.
What does the role involve day to day?
You will own month-end close, management reporting, the board financial pack, multi-brand P&L consolidation, cash flow, controls, and compliance, while partnering with leadership on operating decisions.
