Financial Controller Supply Chain - Gulf & Arab Countries

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

Job summary

A global food company located in Dubai seeks a Financial Controller Supply Chain to manage financial operations within their supply chain. Responsibilities include overseeing cost management, budgeting, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate will have around 5 years of experience in financial controlling, particularly within FMCG companies. Strong skills in budgeting, strategic planning, data analysis, and effective communication are essential. Experience with SAP systems and fluency in English are required, with Arabic as a plus.

Qualifications

• Around 5 years of experience in financial controlling, with at least 2-3 years in supply chain finance.
• Experience in FMCG companies and logistics is a plus.
• Fluency in English required, Arabic is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial aspects of supply chain operations, ensuring cost management and budget adherence.
• Develop and manage annual supply chain budget, ensuring alignment with Group guidelines.
• Manage monthly and year-end closings, analyze variances, and suggest improvements.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Budgeting

Strategic planning

SAP systems

Strong communication

Education

University degree in Finance or Business Administration

Job description

Financial Controller Supply Chain - Gulf & Arab Countries

About the Role:

Are you a financial expert with a passion for supply chain management? We're seeking a Supply Chain Controller to drive financial excellence within our dynamic supply chain operations. In this role you will oversee the financial aspects of the supply chain operations, ensuring effective cost management, budget adherence, and comprehensive financial analysis. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in our supply chain financial landscape!

Main Responsibilities:

Business Partnering:

As a business partner, you will use financial modeling and data analysis to support supply chain strategy, provide long-term financial planning, and ensure alignment with company financial goals. Your role includes analyzing total supply chain costs - from procurement to warehousing and logistics - 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 supply chain 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 help achieve supply chain targets.

Controlling & Reporting:

In this role, you will manage monthly and year-end closings, analyze variances, and suggest improvements to regional management. Responsibilities include investment control, budgeting stock values, collaborating with partners, analyzing industrial and commercial stock variances, supporting closings, working with Area Operation Controllers, and providing data for regional objectives.

About You:

The ideal candidate must hold a university degree in Finance or Business Administration.

You have around 5 years of experience in financial controlling, including 2 to 3 years with a focus on supply chain finance—ideally within FMCG companies, and experience in logistics is considered a plus.

You excel in budgeting, strategic planning, and possess strong data analysis skills. As a quick and efficient learner, you demonstrate logical and critical thinking and thrive in fast-paced settings where agility and the ability to perform under pressure are essential.

Your effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, together with your proficiency in SAP systems, enable you to make a valuable contribution in this role.

Fluency in English is required, and Arabic would be an asset.

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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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