Position
Christian Dior Couture is seeking a highly organized and analytical Visual Merchandising Finance & Operations Coordinator to join its Middle East regional team, based in Dubai. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the financial and administrative operations of the Regional Visual Merchandising department, covering multiple markets across the Middle East. Working closely with the Regional Visual Merchandising Manager, Finance, Procurement and external suppliers, the candidate will contribute to budget monitoring, supplier management, purchasing processes and financial reporting, ensuring the smooth running of the department's activities.
Job responsibilities
- Budget Management & Financial Monitoring
- Support the preparation, consolidation and monitoring of the regional Visual Merchandising budget across all Middle East markets.
- Maintain and regularly update budget tracking files, ensuring accurate visibility of expenses, commitments and remaining budgets.
- Monitor actual spending versus allocated budgets and identify potential discrepancies.
- Support budget forecasting, revisions and reallocation exercises throughout the year.
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports and budget presentations for regional management and headquarters.
- Coordinate with Finance teams to ensure accurate budget allocation and expense tracking. 2. Supplier Management & Creation
- Coordinate the onboarding and creation of new suppliers in the company's internal systems.
- Collect and verify all necessary supplier documentation in coordination with Procurement and Finance.
- Follow up on supplier registration, validation and activation processes.
- Maintain an accurate and updated supplier database.
- Act as a key point of contact for suppliers regarding administrative and financial matters. 3. Purchasing & Invoice Management
- Coordinate purchase requisitions and purchase order creation, ensuring compliance with internal procedures.
- Follow up on purchase order approvals and processing with the relevant departments.
- Monitor supplier invoices and coordinate with Finance to ensure timely processing and payment.
- Track outstanding invoices, pending payments and purchase order commitments.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies between quotations, purchase orders and invoices.
- Maintain accurate records of purchasing activities and supporting documentation. 4. Financial Reporting & Process Coordination
- Prepare and maintain financial dashboards, Excel trackers and reporting tools.
- Support monthly and quarterly budget reviews and expenditure analysis.
- Coordinate with internal Finance, Accounting and Procurement teams to ensure smooth administrative processes.
- Assist with expense allocation across different markets, boutiques and projects.
- Support year-end financial closing activities, including outstanding commitments and invoice follow-up.
- Identify opportunities 5. Regional Administrative Support
- Provide day-to-day financial and administrative support to the Regional Visual Merchandising team.
- Consolidate financial information from different markets and stakeholders.
- Ensure proper documentation, filing and follow-up of department expenses.
- Support the Regional Visual Merchandising Manager in budget-related analysis, planning and reporting.
Profile
Education & Experience
- Master's degree in finance, Business Administration, Management, Accounting or a related field.
- Previous internship or initial professional experience in finance, controlling, procurement or business operations is preferred.
- Previous exposure to a luxury, retail or international environment would be an advantage. Skills & Competencies
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial tracking, reporting and data analysis.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy and financial rigor.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow up independently.
- Proactive, reliable and solution-oriented.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders in an international environment.
- Knowledge of ERP systems and financial management tools is an advantage.
- Fluent English is essential; French is an advantage.
