Dr. Barbara Sturm Finance Controller

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.

1. Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes for the UAE entity and ensure accuracy and timeliness of statutory and management reporting.
2. Prepare consolidated management accounts, detailed variance analysis and commentary for regional leadership and brand stakeholders.
3. Own budgeting, rolling forecasts and long‑range planning cycles in collaboration with commercial and brand teams.
4. Implement and maintain robust internal controls, accounting policies and compliance with IFRS and local statutory requirements.
5. Act as primary finance business partner to local brand managers, providing commercial insight to support pricing, margin and inventory decisions.
6. Coordinate external and internal audits, tax filings and regulatory reporting; liaise with external advisors and regional finance teams.
7. Drive process improvements and ERP/financial systems optimisation to increase automation, control and reporting quality.
8. Supervise or mentor local finance staff and coordinate with regional finance centres to ensure consistency of practices.

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline; professional accounting qualification preferred (ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).
2. Deep knowledge of IFRS and local UAE statutory accounting and tax requirements.
3. Strong track record in financial controlling, consolidation and management reporting within multinational organisations.
4. Proven ability to implement internal controls and to work effectively with auditors and tax advisors.
5. Demonstrated commercial acumen and experience partnering with brand, sales or operations teams.

1. Month‑end and quarter‑end close
2. Management reporting and variance analysis
3. Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
4. IFRS and local statutory reporting
5. Internal controls and SOX-style frameworks
6. Advanced Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, complex modelling)
7. ERP systems — experience with SAP or equivalent financial systems
8. Financial consolidation and accounting policies
9. Audit coordination and tax compliance

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.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a closely related field; professional accounting certification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA) preferred.

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.