Director Regional Controlling

dsm-firmenich; Dubai; On-site; AED 440,000 - 588,000; Full time

Job summary

A global science-driven company in Dubai is seeking a Director of Regional Controlling to ensure strategic financial partnership and accurate financial analyses. The ideal candidate will bring 5 to 10 years of controlling leadership experience and strong business acumen. Responsibilities include supporting local finance during audits and participating in business projects. The role offers competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and a commitment to an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Career growth opportunities

Outstanding benefit programs

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of Business Controlling experience.
• Ability to influence ideas at Executive meetings.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure strategic partnership with executives through financial analyses.
• Support local finance manager during internal audits.
• Participate in business projects such as customer negotiations.

Skills

Controlling leadership experience

Strong business acumen

Analytical capabilities

Effective communication

Business case modeling

Job description

Director Regional Controlling- IMA

Location : Dubai, UAE

Your key responsibilities

• Ensure strategic partnership with Vice President TTH IMA and his Executive Team. Provide accurate, relevant, timely financial & non-financial analyses to the BU: figures validated by controlling for monthly activities, latest estimates, budget or business cases for investments or strategic scenarios.
• Ensure the decision making process is sustained by figures validated by controlling, be it for monthly activities, latest estimates, budget or business cases for investments or strategic scenarios.
• Implement the financial and controlling culture promoting all available tools such as Wiki, Capex tracking during the monthly management reviews and management meetings.
• Support the implementation of a strong local S&OP process with actively participation
• Actively support the local finance manager in ongoing through internal / external audits for all areas related to business activities.
• Participate in Business projects- e.g. Customer negotiations, Variable pay targets definition, etc.

We bring

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers;
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome;
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things;
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
• We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and outstanding benefit programs

You bring

• Controlling leadership experience in international company with fast growing environment: 5 to 10 years Business Controlling (Financial Planning & Analysis) experience
• Strong business acumen and communication skills
• Strategic vision, with strong analytical capabilities, priority setting and decision making ability
• Ability to challenge, to lead discussions, influence ideas and convey opinions at Executive meetings.
• Effective and professional communication and organization skills
• Business case modeling

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.