Position: Senior Analyst – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Luxury Retail | Finance | Strategic Planning
Employment Type: Full-Time | Hybrid Work Environment

Company Overview:
For over 70 years, Chalhoub Group has been the driving force behind luxury experiences in the Middle East. With a presence in over 950 retail stores and partnerships with 400+ global brands, we are pioneers in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. As an innovation-led group, we foster a culture of growth, sustainability, and transformation across the GCC and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver financial forecasts, scenario models, and planning insights across luxury retail sectors.

• Analyze performance KPIs, P&L trends, and economic indicators across multiple business units.

• Design and implement analytics frameworks for performance tracking, revenue forecasting, and financial reporting.

• Present consolidated analysis on variances between actuals, budgets, and prior year benchmarks.

• Conduct budget reviews and identify opportunities for optimization and cost control.

• Support business leaders by generating custom financial simulations, cash flow modeling, and P&L impact assessments.

• Collaborate on the month-end closing process including journal entries, reporting packages, and executive summaries.

• Lead data visualizations and executive dashboards using Power BI and advanced Excel modeling.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or corporate accounting, preferably in luxury, retail, or FMCG sectors.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI; familiarity with ERP and BI tools is advantageous.

• Proven ability to build financial models, synthesize insights, and present to senior stakeholders.

• Strong interpersonal skills, analytical mindset, and collaborative working style.

• A “can-do” attitude and innovative approach to financial problem-solving.

What’s in It for You:

• Work with one of the Middle East’s most iconic luxury retail groups.

• Thrive in a hybrid, inclusive, and future-ready workplace.

• Gain access to competitive benefits:

  • Healthcare coverage

  • Child education contribution

  • Remote and flexible work policies

  • Employee discounts across premium luxury brands

  • Career growth opportunities across 8+ countries