Finance & Supply Chain Controller

Carlsberg Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brewing company is seeking a Finance & Supply Chain Controller in Dubai. This role involves driving operational excellence, managing financial processes, and collaborating closely with stakeholders. Candidates should have a Master's degree, significant experience in finance roles, and strong analytical and communication skills. Competitive benefits and development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Annual bonus

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in finance roles, preferably within FMCG.
• Experience with month-end closing and vendor management.
• Full professional proficiency in English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Lead the Sales & Marketing Fund process.
• Support Planning and Supply Chain processes.
• Act as liaison with external partners and internal teams.
• Lead process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Financial controlling

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Financial software

Job description

Overview

Finance & Supply Chain Controller for our KSA region to drive operational excellence and provide critical business support as we continue to grow and transform our non-alcoholic portfolio, including brands Moussy and Holsten. This is a unique opportunity to step into a role with high visibility and significant contribution. The position is based in Dubai, UAE. You’ll be joining a highly motivated team with close ties to local partners and headquarters functions, where you’ll have the chance to make your mark through process improvements, strategic input, and thorough collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Driving month-end and year-end closing activities for KSA, including calculating accruals, tracking volume data and reporting.
• Leading the Sales & Marketing Fund process end-to-end: claims management, reconciliations, and partner oversight.
• Supporting Planning and Supply Chain processes by aligning forecasts, orders, and shipments with regional partners.
• Acting as a key liaison with external partners and internal teams (Regional Finance, HR, Internal Audit, Supply Chain).
• Leading ad-hoc projects and process improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency across.
• Involvement in payroll accounting processes.

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s degree in a related field, qualified accountant or equivalent experience in finance roles (preferably 5-7 years within FMCG or regional setups).
• Experience in financial controlling, month-end closing, and partner/vendor management.
• Big-4 experience will be an asset.
• Experienced analytical mindset and ability to challenge and improve processes.
• Skilled communication abilities and the capability to build trust with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Full professional proficiency in English – verbal and written. Arabic will be an advantage.
• Comfortable working in a matrix organization with multiple functions and geographies.

What You Can Expect

• A role with regional scope and high leadership visibility.
• Development opportunities through cross-functional projects and exposure to senior management.
• A culture that values diversity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive benefits including an annual bonus.

Carlsberg Group: Brewing for a better today and tomorrow. Our diverse perspectives, unique abilities, and experiences shape our performance and define who we are across the Group. With so many iconic brands, our differences are what make us stand out. While we are different, we are unified by our shared purpose: Carlsberg should be a force for good, dedicated to brewing for a better today and tomorrow.

Interested?

The deadline for applying is the 29th of September. We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled sooner than the deadline, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application.

Carlsberg Group: Brewing for a better today and tomorrow

For us success has always been in the diverse mix of our people, our beers and our brands. At Carlsberg, we want to recruit and develop people with a global mindset, cultural understanding, and international experience to ensure that our organization stays agile, inclusive and prepared for future growth. Only by acknowledging and harvesting from different perspectives and experiences, will we gain competitive advantage and leverage the effect of diversity for business growth. Carlsberg aims to create equal access to opportunity regardless of social identity, and we encourage everyone to apply regardless of gender, nationality, race, religion or any other characteristics protected by law.