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
- Lead and manage the financial operations for the travel retail business, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to monitor business performance.
- Provide financial insights to support commercial strategy, pricing, and category management decisions.
- Oversee accounting functions including payables, receivables, and reconciliations in line with corporate standards.
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and ensure efficient use of company resources.
- Develop and monitor sales and expense KPIs, identifying trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with financial and legal requirements.
- Partner with Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to optimize margins, promotions, and cost structures.
- Support management in investment analysis, project feasibility studies, and ROI evaluations.
- Implement and maintain internal controls and financial policies to safeguard company assets.
- Supervise and mentor finance staff, ensuring effective performance and professional development.
What you’ll need to succeed
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (Master’s degree preferred).
- Professional qualification such as CPA, CMA, ACCA, or CA is highly desirable.
- 7–10 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 3 years in retail, travel retail, or FMCG sectors.
- Strong understanding of retail financial dynamics (sales reporting, margin analysis, stock management).
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
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.