Budget Management & Financial Monitoring
- Support the preparation, consolidation and monitoring of the regional Visual Merchandising budget across all Middle East markets
- Maintain and regularly update budget tracking files ensuring accurate visibility of expenses commitments and remaining budgets
- Monitor actual spending versus allocated budgets and identify potential discrepancies
- Support budget forecasting revisions and reallocation exercises throughout the year
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports and budget presentations for regional management and headquarters
- Coordinate with Finance teams to ensure accurate budget allocation and expense tracking
Supplier Management & Creation
- Coordinate the onboarding and creation of new suppliers in the company s internal systems
- Collect and verify all necessary supplier documentation in coordination with Procurement and Finance
- Follow up on supplier registration validation and activation processes
- Maintain an accurate and updated supplier database
- Act as a key point of contact for suppliers regarding administrative and financial matters
Purchasing & Invoice Management
- Coordinate purchase requisitions and purchase order creation ensuring compliance with internal procedures
- Follow up on purchase order approvals and processing with the relevant departments
- Monitor supplier invoices and coordinate with Finance to ensure timely processing and payment
- Track outstanding invoices pending payments and purchase order commitments
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies between quotations purchase orders and invoices
- Maintain accurate records of purchasing activities and supporting documentation
Financial Reporting & Process Coordination
- Prepare and maintain financial dashboards Excel trackers and reporting tools
- Support monthly and quarterly budget reviews and expenditure analysis
- Monitor internal Finance Accounting and Procurement teams to ensure smooth administrative processes
- Assist with expense allocation across different markets boutiques and projects
- Support year-end financial closing activities including outstanding commitments and invoice follow-up
- Identify opportunities
Regional Administrative Support
- Provide day-to-day financial and administrative support to the Regional Visual Merchandising team
- Consolidate financial information from different markets and stakeholders
- Ensure proper documentation filing and follow-up of department expenses
- Support the Regional Visual Merchandising Manager in budget-related analysis planning and reporting
Education & Experience
- Master's degree in finance, Business Administration, Management, Accounting or a related field.
- Previous internship or initial professional experience in finance, controlling, procurement or business operations is preferred.
- Previous exposure to a luxury, retail or international environment would be an advantage.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial tracking, reporting and data analysis.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy and financial rigor.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow up independently.
- Proactive, reliable and solution-oriented.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders in an international environment.
- Knowledge of ERP systems and financial management tools is an advantage.
- Fluent English is essential; French is an advantage.