Finance Controller
Puig is hiring a Finance Controller in Dubai, UAE to manage financial reporting, controls and forecasting for its luxury brand portfolio.
Overview
Puig is a global, family-owned fashion and fragrance house managing a portfolio of iconic luxury and lifestyle brands across fashion, beauty and perfumery. The group operates internationally with a commercial and creative focus on brand development, retail excellence and experiential marketing, offering career opportunities within a multi-brand, entrepreneurial environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes for the UAE entity and ensure accuracy and timeliness of statutory and management reporting.
- Prepare consolidated management accounts, detailed variance analysis and commentary for regional leadership and brand stakeholders.
- Own budgeting, rolling forecasts and long‑range planning cycles in collaboration with commercial and brand teams.
- Implement and maintain robust internal controls, accounting policies and compliance with IFRS and local statutory requirements.
- Act as primary finance business partner to local brand managers, providing commercial insight to support pricing, margin and inventory decisions.
- Coordinate external and internal audits, tax filings and regulatory reporting; liaise with external advisors and regional finance teams.
- Drive process improvements and ERP/financial systems optimisation to increase automation, control and reporting quality.
- Supervise or mentor local finance staff and coordinate with regional finance centres to ensure consistency of practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline; professional accounting qualification preferred (ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).
- Deep knowledge of IFRS and local UAE statutory accounting and tax requirements.
- Strong track record in financial controlling, consolidation and management reporting within multinational organisations.
- Proven ability to implement internal controls and to work effectively with auditors and tax advisors.
- Demonstrated commercial acumen and experience partnering with brand, sales or operations teams.
Skills
Experience
Minimum of 5 years in financial controlling or senior finance roles, preferably within luxury goods, cosmetics, retail or fast-moving consumer goods, with experience in multinational or regional finance operations. Prior exposure to Middle East financial and regulatory environments is advantageous.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a closely related field; professional accounting certification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA) preferred.
Culture
Puig fosters an entrepreneurial, brand-centric culture that blends creative ambition with commercial rigour. The organisation values cross‑functional collaboration, global mobility and the stewardship of luxury brands, offering a fast-paced environment where commercial insight and operational excellence are rewarded.