Make Up For Ever Head of Financial Controlling, EMEA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2026
About Make Up For Ever
Founded in Paris in 1984 by artist and educator Dany Sanz, Make Up For Ever is a professional beauty house renowned for high-performance formulas, creative freedom, and close ties to the worlds of stage, fashion, and cinema. As an employer, the brand cultivates an environment where artistry, technical excellence, and inclusivity meet, empowering teams to innovate for both professionals and beauty enthusiasts worldwide. With its Parisian heritage and global reach, Make Up For Ever offers talents the opportunity to contribute to a bold, expert-led culture that values education, diversity, collaboration, and the transformative power of makeup.
Head of Financial Controlling EMEA at Make Up For Ever, LVMH, Dubai. Lead finance operations across EMEA region with team oversight and strategic business partnership.
Role & Responsibilities
- Partner with the EMEA General Manager to support strategic and commercial decisions through financial analysis, projections and recommendations
- Monitor performance against budget and long-term ambitions, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and optimize costs
- Lead the financial dimension of business transformation initiatives and new business opportunities
- Partner with business and marketing teams across MEA and Europe to build budgets, business models and scenarios, anticipate risks and turn data into decisions
- Drive a comprehensive view of EMEA performance across P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash
- Lead planning, forecasting and budgeting processes, challenging assumptions and analyzing key variances
- Oversee financial controlling, ensuring accuracy, compliance and consistency across the region
- Strengthen controlling practices and create synergies between MEA and Europe, harmonizing processes and ways of working
- Challenge cost structures and identify optimization opportunities while supporting strategic priorities and growth
- Lead financial reporting and business performance reviews, providing clear analysis and recommendations
- Prepare and present budgets, business reviews and pre-board materials to senior executives
- Maintain regular dialogue with HQ Finance and the Global CFO, providing regional insights and optimization opportunities
- Lead and develop the Finance Controlling team across Paris, Dubai and Saudi Arabia, fostering collaboration, analytical excellence, accountability and a strong business-partner mindset
- Build strong relationships across Make Up For Ever MEA and Europe, Central Finance and PCDO Finance
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Finance & Controlling
- Minimum 10 years of successful professional experience in finance and controlling
- Previous experience in the Middle East and/or the Cosmetics/Luxury industry
- Very proficient user of MS Office package
- Proficient knowledge of financial statements
- Experience in ERP and other finance reporting tools
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to foster intelligent collaboration and transparency across diverse teams and stakeholders
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years of successful professional experience in finance and controlling roles. Previous experience in the Middle East market and/or the Cosmetics and Luxury industry is a significant advantage.
Education
Master's degree in Finance & Controlling or equivalent advanced qualification in finance-related discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Dubai, Dubai, UAE.
Culture
Make Up For Ever fosters a dynamic, artistry-led culture where creativity, technical excellence, and education are central to the employee experience. As a brand rooted in the professional makeup community, it offers an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams are encouraged to experiment, share expertise, and bring bold beauty visions to life.
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