Job Description

About the job

Are you looking for a new opportunity in a fast moving & dynamic environment within a great company such as Danone? Do you get energized by finding the perfect next career step for our (future) colleagues ?



Well, then you may just have found your dream job! Hungry to apply? Don't hesitate and submit your application today so we can get in touch.



The position is located in Dubai, The United Arab Emirates (UAE) for 12 months (or more)



As a Business controller, you will have to provide support to Senior Business Controller in business partnering for our regional team To ensure accurate forecasting and closing of financial results of the zone, support business team with financial scenarios to make faster and better decisions.





The Business Controller Junior will be working on the following topics :


• Preparation of budget and monthly financial forecasts, analyze and report variances, collect risks and opportunities by supporting and challenging zone team


• Monthly closing activities, reporting and analysis


• Working with finance systems and reporting (SAP, Essbase, TTM, Power BI, Excel)


• Support and make recommendations to sales and marketing teams through business cases calculation for new product/country/customer launches, adjustments of commercial or logistic conditions, pricing and portfolio management (countries/product mix analysis and recommendations)


• Tracking of trade and marketing investments


• Business process improvement and simplification, participation in different projects (new systems and process implementation)


• Establishing and maintaining appropriate internal control safeguards within zone




About you

For this mission and linked to the context, the following qualities will be key:




• First experience in business controlling, topline controlling (around 2 to 3 years)


• Actions and result oriented: pragmatic, flexible, fast learner and entrepreneurial mind set


• Strong Organization skills: be able to prepare, present and follow-up plan, ability to anticipate


• Open-minded attitude, good listener, self-motivated


• Good communication & influencing skills


• Ability to easy adapt and leverage a truly international and multi-cultural environment to effectively engage people


• Able to work in a team and at a distance, autonomy


• You do not hesitate to make suggestions and ask questions





Are you eligible for a V.I.E ?



V.I.E is a Business France device allowing Europeans to work internationally for a designated company. This is a 12 to 24 months contract.


• You must be aged 18 to 28.
• You must have completed national service obligation.
• You must be a citizen of the European Economic Area.
• You must have never worked in the country in which you wish to do your VIE.


What are the contractual advantages of the V.I.E?


• Business France handles everything for volunteer's contract.
• Business France handles the whole care insurance for volunteers (sickness; maternity invalidity; work accidents).
• There are no taxes and charges on salary. There are no unemployment benefits and retirement contribution.
• You will be granted with 2,5 days off per month.
• Your gratification is fixed according to the Business France grid.
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About us

Why you should choose this V.I.E experience at Danone?


• A rewarding personnal experience


Making the choice to do a V.I.E can turn out to be a great opportunity. This is your chance to challenge yourself and to discover more about a new country. This experience can foster personal grows because it gives you a new perspective. You will still be part of the Danone communities, working for some of the best-known brands in the world. Working for Danone around the world is joining the movement for a healthier world. Making this leap into the unknown will make you grow as a professional but also as a human being. Our objectives are to make sure that you will come as you are, ready to innovate and to bring your perspective. One Planet One Health by You.


• Be part of the international VIE community


We will always make sur that you will feel great in your host country. You will be part of the VIE community group where you will be regularly informed about any news concerning the community. This will enable you to get in touch with the international Danone community and to learn more about multiple cultures. You will also integrate an international talent pool giving you the opportunity to extend your time working for Danone across the world or In France. You will join dynamic teams and play an important role in the performance of Danone and all its brands.


• Experiencing Danone Values


We, as a company, bring a great importance in creating an inclusive working environment. We know that we are each given talents and our goal is to create synergism between you all. We will consider all applicants to our offers. As a B-Corp certified company, Danone meets the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Choosing a V.I.E is about experiencing all those standards across the world.





What's next?



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