Business Controller - Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
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Role Description The Business Controller is a key member of the FP&A team based in Dubai and is pivotal to the achievement of the financial results of the business. The role monitors the commercial and financial performance of 3 SWM Maisons within the Specialist Watchmaker division.
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Role Description
The Business Controller is a key member of the FP&A team based in Dubai and is pivotal to the achievement of the financial results of the business.
The role monitors the commercial and financial performance of 3 SWM Maisons within the Specialist Watchmaker division.
Your scope of activity covers retail distribution within our UAE and KSA markets and wholesale partner activity in India, Türkiye, South Africa and other GCC markets.
In addition to the coordination and consolidation of all the distribution activities, the Business Controller is also specifically responsible for the largest of our markets, the UAE.
This position reports to the Regional FP&A Senior Manager and acts as key partner to the Regional Brand Directors and Brand HQ Finance teams based in Europe.
Main Responsibilities
- Support financial planning activities: including monthly/quarterly forecast and variance analysis, annual budgeting, strategic plans, and budget presentations
- Performing activities linked to the closing of monthly actuals, as per the Group’s reporting deadlines
- Driving insightful analysis and financial visibility through financial modelling and scenario analysis to enable strategic and operational decision-making
- Working closely with the Regional Brand Directors to provide recommendations and guidance on actions necessary to achieve financial targets, accelerate growth, manage costs
- Reviewing capital investment requests for retail and wholesale channel development to support growth initiatives
- Contributing to the development of a strong compliance culture and implementing best practices
Experience
- BA/BSc degree Finance/Accounting or Business; CPA or MBA (or equivalent) preferred
- 5+ years of direct experience in financial controlling / FP&A
- strong base knowledge of accounting, finance, and operational principles
- solid budgeting/forecasting/reporting background
- experience in managing complex structures with multiple stakeholders
- used to working under pressure, adhering to tight deadlines with ability to prioritize
- proven ability to work with all levels of management and with cross functional teams
Essential Skills & Knowledge
- high learning agility with ability to deliver within a dynamic environment
- proficient use of SAP ERP, financial analysis queries and data visualization tools (Sap Analytics Cloud, Power BI, Looker Studio)
- strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint with strong presentation skills and ability to synthesize and simplify complex financial arguments
- strong analytic, organization and problem-solving skills
- strong team mindset and project management skills
- fluent (spoken and written) in English
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