INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT

For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.

Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group’s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.

Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work® certification in several markets.

Sustainability is at the core of the Group’s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.

What you'll be doing  

The Finance Senior Associate is an important business partner to the Investments Team and supports the financial planning and performance of a defined Business Unit by delivering accurate analysis, forecasting, and budgeting. The role helps assess risks, guide decision-making, and ensure financial controls are in place. The job holder works cross-functionally to interpret financial data, improve reporting, and contribute to business growth through operational efficiency and strategic insight.

Business Partnership & Advisory

• Support Investment leaders with financial insights and recommendations.
• Evaluate business proposals and provide full financial impact analysis.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and ad hoc projects.

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Prepare P&L projections, investment analysis, and budget tracking.
• Support long-term planning, including the 3-Year Strategic Plan.
• Lead variance analysis during month-end and flag financial risks to senior stakeholders.

Reporting & Performance Monitoring

• Prepare financial reports and dashboards; analyse performance vs. budget and prior year.
• Monitor P&L, working capital, and balance sheet trends to recommend corrective actions.
• Track capital expenditure budgets and assess cost structures and profitability.

Financial Controls & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to internal controls and Group policies.
• Review purchase cycles, cash flow, and stock positions.
• Monitor IRR performance for new outlets and product launches.

Process Improvement

• Enhance financial processes, reporting tools, and performance measurement methods.
• Participate in business unit process improvement initiatives.

What you’ll need to succeed  

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (Master’s degree or MBA preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Proven stakeholders’ management.
• Proficiency in financial tools and software, in particular Excel, THINKCELL, SAP, Power Bi.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards.

What we can offer you  

With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality.  We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.  

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.  

We Invite All Applicants to Apply

It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.