Christian Dior Financial Controller
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
About Christian Dior
Christian Dior, founded in Paris in 1946, stands as one of the world’s most influential maisons, uniting haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, fragrance, beauty, and exceptional retail experiences. As an employer, Dior offers a culture shaped by artistic audacity, meticulous craftsmanship, and the pursuit of excellence, where heritage and innovation continually enrich one another. Its teams collaborate across ateliers, studios, boutiques, and corporate functions within an international environment that values elegance, precision, inclusivity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Working at Dior means contributing to a legacy of timeless style while helping define the future of luxury with creativity, discipline, and purpose.
Christian Dior Couture seeks a VIE Financial Controller to join its Controlling team in Dubai, with broad involvement in financial control operations and upcoming projects. The role is full-time under a VIE contract and covers sales reporting, monthly close and financial statements, budgeting, expense analysis, management reporting, finance digital projects, and travel and expense controls.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare daily and weekly sales reports.
- Prepare the monthly close.
- Produce monthly financial statements, including the profit and loss statement and balance sheet.
- Participate in the budgeting process.
- Produce other reporting required by headquarters and local management.
- Analyze, challenge and follow up on action plans for key expenses.
- Contribute to finance digital projects.
- Control and challenge travel and expense (T&E) spending.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in the luxury industry is a strong advantage.
- Proficient user of the MS Office package.
- Experienced with ERP systems, including SAP, and other finance reporting tools, including consolidation tools.
- Fluent English; French or Arabic is a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; well organized and able to manage multiple priorities and tasks while meeting deadlines.
- Autonomous.
Skills
Experience
At least 2 years of successful professional experience in finance and controlling; ideally 3 years.
Education
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance and controlling.
Workplace
This position is based in Dubai, Dubai, UAE.
Culture
Christian Dior fosters a culture of refined creativity, exceptional craftsmanship, and continuous innovation, where teams are encouraged to uphold the Maison’s heritage while shaping the future of luxury. As an employer, it offers a dynamic and exacting environment that values collaboration, excellence, and the development of talent across artistic, retail, and corporate disciplines.
About Cerulean
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