Business Analyst

Dubai, DU, AE, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

REQ ID



95823



POSTED



Aug 11, 2025



FUNCTION



Other



LOCATION



Dubai, DU, AE, 00000



As our Business Analyst - TR MENA, you are responsible for data reporting, business planning, and financial control.



You will be the central business partner supporting the MENA Travel Retail business by developing and maintaining key reporting tools, driving the S&OP process, and ensuring robust control over Gross to Net. Your insights will empower the team to make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced and complex regional environment.



Your main focus:



Build and manage reporting systems



Develop and maintain dashboards for sell-out performance and TPR analysis

Provide daily and monthly business updates vs targets

Support automation of reporting processes through SAP/BI

Create and adapt reports to meet evolving business needs



Drive the S&OP process

Consolidate customer outlooks for Prestige and Mass Fragrances

Challenge and validate forecasts in collaboration with the demand planning team

Build monthly MBU decks for S&OP review

Ensure sales planning aligns with demand forecasts



Support sales performance and planning



Follow up on sell-in targets daily and monthly

Track order fill rates and highlight gaps per customer

Lead innovation launch forecasts with sales and trade inputs

Create and manage new customer setups in Coty systems



Control Gross to Net and financial accuracy

Monitor forecasted vs actual Gross Sales and TS accruals

Identify GtN and C1 optimization opportunities at customer and brand level

Ensure monthly GtN compliance and provide variance analyses

Collaborate with Finance for forecast accuracy and risk management



Collaborate and communicate cross-functionally



Conduct monthly performance reviews with Trade Marketing

Circulate insights and action plans across relevant teams

Actively participate in cross-department projects and initiatives

Bring continuous improvements and challenge the status quo



Working for Coty means



Joining a dynamic, inclusive, and performance-driven team where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are transforming the beauty industry -- and having fun while doing it.



The team consists of the Head of Travel Retail MENA and you will work closely with departments such as Sales, Demand Planning, Trade Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain. All your colleagues are collaborative, driven, and bring deep expertise in their fields.

Working in the team, you feel challenged, trusted, and supported.



One of the things that makes our department so exciting? Our exposure to multiple functions and the ever-evolving nature of the travel retail business -- no two days are the same!



YOU ARE A COTY FIT



You like to turn data into insights and support strategic decisions with precision and speed. As an experienced Business Analyst or Sales Planner, you thrive in structured yet dynamic environments and you get energy from working in a fast-paced, diverse, and international setting.



Other than that, you:



Have 5+ years of experience in analytics, sales finance, or demand planning (preferably in the Middle East region) Have worked with B2B or Travel Retail customers Are highly skilled in MS Excel, and ideally SAP and BI tools Possess strong business acumen and attention to detail Can communicate clearly and influence cross-functional teams

ABOUT COTY



Coty is one of the world's largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. At Coty, we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness. Therefore, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate or employee and strive to be an open, inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self. Join us in making over the world of beauty!



For additional information about Coty Inc., please visit www.coty.com/your-career.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1974121
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, DU, AE, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned