Junior Controlling Analyst - Contractual
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026.
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Junior Controlling Analyst (Contractual) at Givaudan - Your future position?
Ready for a new challenge? Join our Finance team as a Junior Controlling Analyst (Contractual), based in Dubai, UAE. In this role, you will support the finance controlling function by delivering accurate financial analysis, reporting, and insights that enable effective decision-making, cost control, and business performance management.
This is an open contract role with us, working 5 days a week. Your monthly payroll will be processed by a third-party partner.
You will be based in our Dubai office and report to the Business Controller for the region.
Sounds interesting? It could well be your perfect opportunity if, like us, you enjoy working with data, turning numbers into insights, and partnering with stakeholders to help drive business success.
In this exciting role, you will:
Financial Reporting & Analysis -
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, and variance analyses.
- Monitor costs, margins, and financial performance against targets, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Provide accurate financial insights to support business decision-making.
- Ensure high levels of data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across reporting activities.
Planning & Performance Management -
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
- Assist in tracking financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
- Contribute to the preparation of management reports and performance reviews.
- Support the identification of opportunities to improve business profitability and operational efficiency.
Business Partnering & Compliance -
- Partner with finance and business stakeholders to provide actionable financial analysis and recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and statutory requirements.
- Support audits and finance governance activities as required.
- Foster strong working relationships with cross-functional teams across the organization.
Process Improvement & Systems Support -
- Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization within controlling and reporting activities.
- Leverage digital tools and reporting solutions to improve efficiency and reporting quality.
- Support the development and maintenance of financial dashboards and performance-tracking tools.
- Contribute to best practice sharing and continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.
You?
Your professional profile includes:
- A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related discipline.
- 2+ years of experience in financial controlling, FP&A, business analytics, or a similar finance role.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Power Query, and related reporting tools.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle is preferred.
- Knowledge of Tableau, BOA, or similar business intelligence tools is considered a plus.
- Professional certifications such as CA, CMA, CFA, ACCA, or CPA are considered a plus.
- A structured, and highly accountable approach to work.
- Strong attention to detail with a disciplined and data-driven approach
Our Benefits:
- Excellent opportunities for learning, growth, and career development.
- Exposure to regional and international marketing projects within the fragrance industry.
- A collaborative and inspiring creative environment.
- Attractive compensation package.
- Private health insurance.
At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture - where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.