Business Controller - Not managerial role

Shiseido Company, Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global cosmetics firm is seeking a Business Controller to oversee financial reporting and pricing processes while ensuring operational efficiency. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, along with CPA or ACCA certification. The ideal applicant has 5-6 years of finance experience and strong analytical skills. This position is based in Dubai at a vibrant working environment.

Qualifications

• 5/6 years of experience in Finance with operational experience preferred.
• Ability to liaise between departments effectively.
• Proven track record in timely and accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and Analyze Sell-Out and Sell-In performance.
• Lead the pricing process and manage closing/reporting cycles.
• Oversee returns, rebates & trade discount impact.

Skills

Monitoring and Analyzing Sell-Out and Sell-In performance

Pricing process management

Financial analysis

Good communication skills

Proactive approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Controlling or Accounting

CPA or ACCA certification

Job description

Business Controller - Not managerial role

Date: 17 Sept 2025

Location: Dubai

Job purpose

Essential business activities expected from this position:

• Monitor and Analyze Sell-Out and Sell-In performance.
• Lead the pricing process, ensuring accuracy and consistency of price setting across systems.
• Manage the Closing & Reporting cycles up to Gross margin level.
• Oversee and validate the impact of returns, rebates & trade discounts, ensuring proper controls and alignment with business objectives.
• Conduct variance analysis of COGS vs budget, providing comments and recommendations to improve margin performance.
• Track and report inventory levels, excess and obsolete, highlighting financial impact and risk on gross margin.
• Organize monthly Gross Margin performance reviews.
• Participate actively to the regional budget execution and make suggestions to improve the performance
• Act as strong liaising agent between Finance team and other departments.
• Ensure quality and timeliness of reporting processes as per Group deliverables.
• Ensure implementation of dedicated reporting/ controlling requirements.
• Ensure business controls are in place to safeguard business activities and that procedures and processes are documented and conform to Group standards and rules.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and projects.

Key Performance indicators:

• Qualitative :
• Autonomy & Agility
• Quality of internal and external relations
• Relevance of information/reports/forecasts
• Positive attitude and proactive approach
• Quantitative:
• Timely and accurate delivery of monthly KPIs, reporting and comments
• Postings accuracy in Middle East entities
• Accuracy of information/reports/forecasts

Preferred Skills and experience

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Controlling or Accounting
• CPA or ACCA certification is an advantage
• 5/6 years of experience in Finance, ideally with Finance operational experience and high business acumen.
• Communication skills and assertiveness/ agility and business acumen