Retail Financial Controller: P&L & Growth Leader

Majid Al Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 335,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Majid Al Futtaim is seeking a Finance Manager (Financial Controller) who partners with Retail Operations, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to drive profitability and efficiency. You will oversee the operational P&L, budgeting, forecasting and financial planning to support data-driven decisions.

This role builds cross-functional relationships, delivers margin and cost analyses, and leads cost-control initiatives across stores and regions, turning financial insights into action to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a financial controller in retail.
• Experience in FMCG retail is a must.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and P&L management.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Store Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to provide financial insights and support strategic decisions.
• Own and manage the operational P&L across stores, regions, and channels, ensuring profitability targets are met.
• Lead budgeting, rolling forecasts, and flash reporting using driver-based assumptions aligned with operational plans.
• Deliver financial performance reports, variance analysis, and KPI dashboards to support timely decision-making.
• Analyze gross margin, sales mix, and markdown performance to identify profitability opportunities.
• Monitor and control operating costs including labor, logistics, utilities, and maintenance to drive cost-efficiency.
• Identify and track cost-saving opportunities while supporting owners in implementing actions.
• Build cross-functional relationships translating financial data into actionable insights and influencing performance improvement.

Skills

P&L management

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Cost control

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial reporting

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Job description

Majid Al Futtaim is seeking a Finance Manager (Financial Controller) who partners with Retail Operations, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to drive profitability and efficiency. You will oversee the operational P&L, budgeting, forecasting and financial planning to support data-driven decisions.

This role builds cross-functional relationships, delivers margin and cost analyses, and leads cost-control initiatives across stores and regions, turning financial insights into action to improve