Financial Control Manager | Emirati Talent

ROLE SUMMARYThe Finance Manager (Financial Controller) serves as a strategic finance business partner to Retail Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams, driving profitability and operational efficiency. The role is responsible for managing the operational P&L, overseeing budgeting and forecasting, analyzing margins and costs, and delivering financial insights that support data-driven decisions and performance improvement.ROLE PROFILEPartnered with Store Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to provide financial insights and support strategic business decisions.Owned and managed the operational P&L across stores, regions, and channels, ensuring profitability targets were achieved.Led budgeting, rolling forecasts, and flash reporting processes using driver-based assumptions aligned with operational plans.Delivered financial performance reports, variance analysis, and KPI dashboards to support timely business decision-making.Analyzed gross margin, sales mix, and markdown performance, identifying opportunities to improve profitability.Monitored and controlled operating costs, including labor, logistics, utilities, maintenance, and other controllable expenses, driving cost-efficiency initiatives.Identified, quantified, and tracked cost-saving and profit improvement opportunities while supporting operational owners in implementing corrective actions.Built strong cross-functional relationships with operational leaders, translating financial data into actionable business insights and influencing performance improvement initiatives.REQUIREMENTSBachelor's degree in Finance or related field5+ years of experience as a financial controller in retailExperience in FMCG retail is a mustStrong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and P&L management