Finance Controller jobs in United Arab Emirates

Who We Are: At Huda Beauty, our Vision is to lead in creating a democratized beauty industry where power is given back to people to define, create, and enjoy beauty for themselves! Launched by award-winning beauty powerhouse Huda Kattan in 2013, Huda Beauty is one of the world’s fastest growing beauty brands. As a company, we are fueled by purpose and not profit, this allows us to approach things differently so that we can create products, content, and a community like no other. A lot has changed since our launch in 2013, but something that will forever remain at the core of Huda Beauty is our focus on business excellence and our unwavering passion for kindness!

Summary: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Controller to manage the financial aspects for our People & Culture department. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in aligning HR financial objectives with the company's strategic goals by managing payroll, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and cost control. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a background in finance within HR functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for HR operations, including workforce planning, benefits, and training budgets.
2. Oversee and analyze all HR-related expenses to ensure effective cost control, recommending cost-saving initiatives where appropriate.
3. Collaborate with payroll teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
4. Work with HR to evaluate and forecast benefits costs, identify trends, and optimize the benefits spend.
5. Develop regular financial reports for HR leadership, providing insights into budget variances, workforce costs, and financial performance.
6. Ensure compliance with all financial, legal, and regulatory requirements, including labor laws, tax regulations, and financial reporting standards.
7. Partner with HR, accounting, and operational teams to align financial objectives with HR strategies.
8. Assist in creating and implementing policies for expense management, budget control, and other financial matters within HR.
9. Implement and refine cost control strategies.
10. Collaborate with the subsidiaries finance team to plan the annual HR budget and control expenses effectively, fostering proactive cost management.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. CPA, CMA, or other financial certifications are a plus.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, ideally within HR or a related field.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics is essential.
4. Proficient in financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or Workday), Microsoft Excel, and financial modeling.
5. Familiarity with HR finance, payroll processes, and compliance standards.
6. Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy.
7. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Benefits:

1. Monthly “Self Love Days” – at company discretion.
2. Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employee plus dependents.
3. Monthly coaching sessions with our in-house Success Coach.
4. Employee discounts on all Huda Beauty, Wishful, and Kayali products.
5. Quarterly product gifting.

Huda Beauty is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination. We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.