Marketing Budget Controller

We are looking to hire a Marketing Budget Controller / Administrator who will be responsible for ensuring that the budget is effectively tracked, controlled, and managed throughout the financial cycle - including the preparation of budget submissions, raising PRs and CRs, and maintaining expenditure reports - for our client based in Abu Dhabi, which is one of the largest companies in the region.

This position is a contract role with an initial duration of six (6) months and is renewable.

• Coordinate and participate in the departmental budget submission and forecasting process.
• Track departmental budgets, expenditures, and financial commitments throughout the year.
• Prepare mid-year and annual financial forecasts and identify variances.
• Track open contracts and determine carry-forward commitments for mid-year and year-end.
• Generate monthly fund status reports for all cost centres and provide budget updates to business units.
• Process budget transfers, contract closures, and accruals during year-end close.
• Raise CRs, PRs, and issue Task Orders (BPA, Framework, and Provisional Sum contracts).
• Manage invoice receipt, tracking, and financial documentation.
• Maintain proper filing systems and support business strategy reports and presentations.
• Coordinate archiving, uploading, and reporting of marketing-related projects.
• Support the Marcomms team with photoshoots, social media coordination, and quarterly/annual reporting.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in budgeting, finance administration, or marketing support.
• Experience in Oracle Services Procurement is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Strong communication skills in English (Arabic is an advantage).
• Ability to multitask, follow procedures accurately, and work collaboratively with multiple teams.

Preference will be given to candidates available immediately or within a maximum of 30 days after accepting the offer.

We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Please apply with your resume and ensure your contact details are included.

We will review your job application within 7 working days.

Should your profile fit the requirements of the role, a consultant from Edari will be in touch to discuss your experience in more detail and outline the next steps.

Associate

Full-time

Finance and Sales

Industries

Human Resources Services