Finance Director Middle East
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
Mission: Reporting to the EMEA Finance Director, the Finance Director partners with the GM and the entire Middle East Lead Team to run the fragrance and beauty business in the Middle East region. The role is responsible for applying internal policies and address legal- and regulatory-related issues while keeping a strong functional link with Headquarters management and ensuring an efficient use of local resources. Lead a team of one F&A Executive and indirect functional management of the Finance Controller Emirates & Saudi Arabia. The F&A Manager is a proactive and operationally involved business partner with strong business controlling focus. He/she will act as a convincing as well as influential member of the Middle East lead team and develop the local business by meeting targets and steering an efficient use of resources.
Functions and Responsibilities: Business & financial controlling:
Implementation of Corporate Policies
Business development / legal/Board of Directors
Requirements for the role:
Skills and Knowledge required:
Languages: Fluency in English.
Functions and Responsibilities: Business & financial controlling:
- Lead and manage the annual budget planning process for the entire Middle East region for the 3 business units (Local Markets, Travel Retail and Saudi Arabia) including presentation to the EMEA Top Management
- Manage the monthly closing activities. Assure a timely, properly, and compliant reporting to HQ and local partner.
- Review the top- and bottom-line performance of region and propose corrective measures to the GM and the local management whenever needed
- Forecast sales and anticipate future business trends assessing threats, opportunities and recommend a line of actions
- Conduct, support and attend in brand and business reviews as well as manage the annual planning process
- Coordinate and provide information to local and international audits
- Credit risk Management in coordination with the Commercial Department
Implementation of Corporate Policies
- Ensure the implementation of Group Financial Policies regarding P&L
- Implement yearly A&P audit to the different distributors
- Follow up on the yearly audit process of the legal entity and coordinate with auditors
- Ensure robustness of local internal controls & compliance with Group Policies
- Control on capital expenditures
- Control on operational treasury
Business development / legal/Board of Directors
- Be a strong business partner for future development opportunities in the local markets
- Assess feasibility and implications for introduction of new brands and product lines
- Steer regional and international projects and ensure proper implementation in the Middle East region
- Consolidate all financial matters and information for the Board of Directors meetings.
- Prepare presentations for Puig top management visits and for the Board of Directors meetings
- Coordinate legal matters rising from the different board meetings or projects
Requirements for the role:
- University degree in business administration or similar field
- At least 7 years of experience in a business controlling role or leading finance/controlling function, preferably in a multinational environment with focus on consumer goods
Skills and Knowledge required:
- Strong desire to be involved and drive the operational business and the Go-To-Market processes with the aim to continuously drive improvements
- Strong analytical skills and result-oriented
- Collaborative nature, ability to work with cross functional teams and act as a true business partner
- Strong influencing skills, with a range and adaptability of style.
- High drive and energy
- High integrity/trustworthy
- Ability to confidently deliver presentations at the Board level and executive management meetings and to converse comfortably at that level.
- Awareness and sensitivity to the culture of the region; open to challenge and to be challenged.
Languages: Fluency in English.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1452768
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned