Junior Controlling Analyst - Contractual

Role Overview

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and variance analyses.
• Monitor costs, margins, and financial performance against targets, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Provide accurate financial insights to support business decision-making.
• Ensure high levels of data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across reporting activities.

Planning & Performance Management

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Assist in tracking financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Contribute to preparation of management reports and performance reviews.
• Support identification of opportunities to improve business profitability and operational efficiency.

Business Partnering & Compliance

• Partner with finance and business stakeholders to provide actionable financial analysis and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and statutory requirements.
• Support audits and finance governance activities as required.
• Foster strong working relationships with cross-functional teams across the organization.

Process Improvement & Systems Support

• Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization within controlling and reporting activities.
• Leverage digital tools and reporting solutions to improve efficiency and reporting quality.
• Support development and maintenance of financial dashboards and performance-tracking tools.
• Contribute to best practice sharing and continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.

Professional Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in financial controlling, FP&A, business analytics, or a similar finance role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Power Query, and related reporting tools.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle is preferred.
• Knowledge of Tableau, BOA, or similar business intelligence tools is considered a plus.
• Professional certifications such as CA, CMA, CFA, ACCA, or CPA are considered a plus.
• Structured and highly accountable approach to work.
• Strong attention to detail with a disciplined and data-driven approach.

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for learning, growth, and career development.
• Exposure to regional and international marketing projects within the fragrance industry.
• A collaborative and inspiring creative environment.
• Attractive compensation package.
• Private health insurance.

Workplace

• Based in the Dubai office.
• Tagged LI-Onsite.