Senior Finance Controller

Louis Vuitton; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Louis Vuitton Middle East is seeking a Senior Finance Controller to drive financial performance, control, and decision support across the region. You will lead FP&A, consolidate reporting, and partner with store operations and logistics to enable sustainable growth.

This role requires at least seven years in FP&A/financial controlling, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced luxury retail environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in FP&A/Financial Controlling.
• Strong analytical mindset with solid business acumen.
• Results-driven, pragmatic, and detail-oriented.
• Curious, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Financial Performance & Reporting: Monitor and analyze KPIs; prepare monthly closings; provide high-quality reporting.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Prepare annual budgets; perform forecasts; analyze variances.
• Cost Control & Financial Analysis: Analyze operating expenses; support supplier negotiations; participate in store inventories.
• Internal Control & Compliance: Ensure internal controls; conduct store reviews; suggest process improvements.
• Business Partnering & Projects: Collaborate with Operations, Logistics, and Store Management; act as finance partner.

Skills

FP&A

Financial Controlling

Budgeting

Variance Analysis

Stakeholder management

Job description

About The Job

The Senior Finance Controller supports the financial performance, control environment, and decision-making processes for Louis Vuitton Middle East. The role combines strong financial planning and analysis, business partnering, reporting, and internal control responsibilities to ensure accurate financial management and support sustainable growth across the region.

Job responsibilities

Financial Performance & Reporting

• Monitor and analyze commercial performance and key financial KPIs
• Prepare and deliver month-end closings including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Provide high-quality financial reporting to local management and the Zone
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis on sales, operating expenses, and special business initiatives

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts
• Perform budget revisions in line with business evolution and strategic priorities
• Analyze variances and provide clear explanations and recommendations

Cost Control & Financial Analysis

• Analyze selected operating expenses and identify optimization opportunities
• Support cost negotiations with suppliers and partners
• Participate in store inventories and related financial controls
• Support financial analysis linked to special events and projects

Internal Control & Compliance

• Ensure strict application of internal control procedures across the business
• Perform operational reviews in stores to assess compliance and risk
• Propose enhancements to local procedures in alignment with LVM core guidelines
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial governance within the Zone

Business Partnering & Projects

• Collaborate closely with Operations, Logistics, and Store Management teams
• Attend month-end and performance review meetings with the Zone
• Act as a trusted finance partner to support business decision-making

Profile

• Minimum 7 years of experience in FP&A/Financial Controlling
• Strong analytical mindset with solid business acumen
• Results-driven, pragmatic, and detail-oriented
• Curious, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment

Reference LVM33547