Financial Controller & Gulf & Arab Countries

Ferrero International S.A.; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food company is seeking a Financial Controller for the Gulf & Arab Countries. The role involves financial planning, forecasting, and reporting to enhance financial performance. Ideal candidates have a degree in Finance or Business, 3-5 years experience in financial controlling, especially in FMCG, and strong proficiency in financial tools like SAP and Excel. This position offers a dynamic working environment focused on partnership and performance enhancement.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in financial controlling, ideally within FMCG companies.
• Ability to perform under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Finance Business Partners and Marketing teams for planning and monitoring costs.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts.
• Manage monthly and year-end closings, and analyze variances.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Logical thinking

Critical thinking

Education

University degree in Finance or Business Administration

Tools

SAP/4H

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Financial Controller - Gulf & Arab Countries

About the Role:

As a Financial Controller, you will play a key role in planning, monitoring, and controlling overhead and Advertising & Promotions (A&P) costs to support financial performance. You’ll partner closely with Finance Business Partners, Marketing teams and Regional Leadership to drive accurate budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting, and cost governance activities, maximizing ROI and supporting investment decisions.

Main Responsibilities:

Business Partnering:

As a business partner, you will use financial modeling and data analysis to provide long-term financial planning and ensure alignment with company financial goals. Your role includes analyzing regional overheads and A&P costs identifying cost optimization opportunities, and leading continuous improvement across departments.

Planning & Forecasting:

You will work closely with Business Partners to develop and manage the annual Overhead and A&P budget and forecasts, ensuring adherence to Group guidelines. Your responsibilities include real-time budget monitoring, monthly cost analyses, tracking performance against key KPIs, and providing detailed variance analysis to guide the decision making process.

Controlling & Reporting:

In this role, you will manage monthly and year-end closings, analyze variances, and suggest improvements to regional management. Responsibilities include ROI and investment control, prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for leadership and Group reporting standards, strengthen internal controls, templates and tools for overheads and A&P planning, tracking and reporting.

About You:

As an ideal candidate for this role, you must hold a university degree in Finance or Business Administration and have 3 to 5 years of experience in financial controlling, ideally within FMCG companies. You excel in budgeting, strategic planning, and data analysis, supported by strong analytical abilities. You must also demonstrate logical and critical thinking to thrive in fast‑paced settings where agility and the ability to perform under pressure are essential.

As a Financial Controller, you must also have strong and effective communication skills to collaborate efficiently across functions.

Proficiency in SAP/4H systems and knowledge of Power BI are considered a plus. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is essential. Fluency in English is required, Arabic is a plus.

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About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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