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Additional Information

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• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact financial strategies.

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Company Description

B&S exists to make premium consumer goods available to everyone, anywhere. We believe that getting access to consumer products that bring joy and comfort into everyday lives, should be easy around the globe.

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Job Description

B&S Group is seeking a dynamic and strategically minded Financial Controller to oversee financial operations within our Dubai office, while maintaining a wider financial overview of the Group's business segments.

This role requires a hands-on, results-driven finance professional with strong expertise in financial management, reporting, financial modelling, audit and regulatory compliance. Beyond ensuring accurate financial operations and strong governance, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving business performance, improving processes, embracing digitalization and acting as the main financial liaison between the Dubai office and the respective Finance Heads in the Netherlands.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical financial expertise with a commercial mindset, a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to identify opportunities to make finance operations more efficient and effective.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis across assigned business segments.
• Take ownership of month-end and year-end closing, ensuring accurate and timely Balance Sheet and P&L reporting.
• Lead local statutory and external audits, managing the entire process from preparation and auditor coordination to finalization.
• Ensure compliance with UAE financial and tax regulations, including VAT, Corporate Tax, FTA requirements, KYC and upcoming e-invoicing obligations, along with staying on top of any upcoming regulation.
• Strengthen financial governance, internal controls and risk management.
• Act as the key financial link between Dubai and the responsible Finance Heads in the Netherlands, ensuring alignment, transparency and consistency across business segments.
• Challenge existing processes and drive continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce manual work and increase efficiency.
• Explore and implement automation, digital tools and AI solutions to improve financial operations, reporting and productivity.
• Provide meaningful financial insights and recommendations to support commercial decisions and business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; CPA, ACCA, or CFA preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 3 years in a financial controller role or audit role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, financial modelling and management accounting.
• Excellent understanding of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, FTA regulations and statutory compliance requirements.
• Proven experience leading external audits and managing financial compliance.
• Experience with ERP systems, financial reporting tools and process optimisation.
• Interest or experience in automation, digitalisation and AI applications within finance.
• Ability to work across international teams, build strong stakeholder relationships and communicate effectively with senior management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a hands-on, commercially minded and results-driven approach.
• Fluent in English and Dutch is an advantage.