Brand Controlling Manager

Drive Financial Performance Through Insight, Analysis and Control. Volkswagen Group Middle East is seeking an experienced Brand Controlling Manager to provide financial oversight, business performance analysis, and strategic decision support across the organization. This role is responsible for ensuring robust financial controls, delivering accurate management reporting, monitoring profitability, and providing fact-based recommendations to support sustainable business growth. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted business partner to senior management, leveraging financial analysis and commercial insights to drive performance, accountability, and informed decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Financial Controlling & Performance Management: Monitor and analyze financial performance across sales, aftersales, marketing, and operational activities. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analysis, variance reporting, and management performance reviews. Track and analyze profitability, costs of goods sold (COGS), direct costs, and operational expenditures. Monitor cost center performance and identify risks, opportunities, and corrective actions to support financial targets. Deliver meaningful financial insights and recommendations to management to improve business performance and profitability. Support department leaders in understanding financial results and implementing performance improvement initiatives. Pricing & Profitability Analysis: Conduct pricing, margin, and profitability analysis to support commercial decision-making. Evaluate market dynamics, competitor pricing, and financial implications of pricing adjustments. Analyze the financial impact of pricing strategies, incentives, and tactical commercial initiatives. Maintain profitability reporting and margin analysis across product and parts categories. Support governance and control processes related to product, parts, tools, and accessory pricing. Management Reporting & Business Analysis: Prepare accurate financial reports, dashboards, presentations, and key performance indicators for senior management and executive reviews. Perform standard and ad hoc financial analyses to support strategic and operational decision-making. Develop financial models and scenario analyses to assess business opportunities, risks, and trends. Support the preparation of reports required by regional and headquarters stakeholders. Ensure timely and accurate communication of financial performance and business insights. Governance, Compliance & Controls: Design, implement, and maintain effective financial controls and monitoring processes. Ensure compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and governance requirements. Promote accountability and financial discipline across the organization. Support internal and external audit activities and ensure timely resolution of audit findings. Evaluate new business processes and initiatives to ensure alignment with corporate control standards. Systems & Process Excellence: Operate and maintain financial reporting and controlling systems to ensure data accuracy and reporting integrity. Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting efficiency, and data quality. Support system enhancements and implementation of financial tools where required. Tax & Regulatory Support: Support the implementation and maintenance of tax compliance controls and processes. Ensure tax implications are appropriately considered in financial analyses and commercial decisions. Assist during tax audits and regulatory reviews as required. Stay informed of developments within the regional tax environment and assess potential business impacts. What We're Looking For: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline. 5-8 years of progressive experience in Financial Controlling, Management Accounting, Finance Business Partnering, or Commercial Finance. Strong understanding of management accounting principles, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management. Experience in multinational, automotive, FMCG, retail, or distribution environments is highly advantageous. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to convert complex financial data into actionable business recommendations. Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP platforms and advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities. High levels of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment.