Financial Control Manager | Emirati Talent

ROLE SUMMARY The Finance Manager (Financial Controller) serves as a strategic finance business partner to Retail Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams, driving profitability and operational efficiency. The role is responsible for managing the operational P&L, overseeing budgeting and forecasting, analyzing margins and costs, and delivering financial insights that support data-driven decisions and performance improvement. ROLE PROFILE - Partnered with Store Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to provide financial insights and support strategic business decisions. - Owned and managed the operational P&L across stores, regions, and channels, ensuring profitability targets were achieved. - Led budgeting, rolling forecasts, and flash reporting processes using driver-based assumptions aligned with operational plans. - Delivered financial performance reports, variance analysis, and KPI dashboards to support timely business decision-making. - Analyzed gross margin, sales mix, and markdown performance, identifying opportunities to improve profitability. - Monitored and controlled operating costs, including labor, logistics, utilities, maintenance, and other controllable expenses, driving cost-efficiency initiatives. - Identified, quantified, and tracked cost-saving and profit improvement opportunities while supporting operational owners in implementing corrective actions. - Built strong cross-functional relationships with operational leaders, translating financial data into actionable business insights and influencing performance improvement initiatives. REQUIREMENTS - 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

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