VIE - Operations Controller (M/F/D)
Air Liquide
- Dubai
- Training
- Full-time
Helium is a unique molecule in the Group portfolio, serving both the Industrial Merchant and Electronics World Business Lines. It offers many growth opportunities in diverse markets, which notably include electronics, medical imaging, space, cryogenics, specialty gases, diving, airbag, fibre optics, airship, metal fabrication and recreational markets.Helium teams are located worldwide: Dubai, Germany, France, USA, and China and Dubai is the central location of Helium activities for Air Liquide wit~30 employees.
More than 10 different nationalities are represented in Helium teams.The position of Operations Controller is part of the Finance department overseeing Helium activities. It covers activities such as reporting/business analysis, consolidation, accounting, internal control, treasury and corporate finance matters, working closely with teams within and outside UAE.The key missions of this role are to:Reporting & Target/ForecastSupport the monthly closure process to ensure correct P&L (esp. Helium sales & sourcing, accruals, internal backcharges) including cost & profit center split and KPIsParticipate in the financial Flash comments incl. variance analysis (Single Month and YTD vs. Last year and last forecast) as well as the required Local, Cluster and Group reportings.Prepare bottom-up target budget and forecasts, coordinate with respective Managers and ensure consistent & realistic figuresBusiness AnalysisAnalyze business performance, present findings and recommendation to Managers (impact of business changes, sales, costs, efficiencies)Help to implement and to follow dashboards for efficiencies, investments, leveraging on Power BI toolAssist in preparation of Management reviews (KPI table, Zoom subjects)Follow up customers’ payments and overdues.Support the annual external audit. Provide supportive documents or analysis.Support business operationsServe as the "go to" person for the affiliate operational Financial questions (incl. ERP related)Review purchase orders against budget and Financial dimensions to ensure proper business analysisEnsure correct tracking and invoicing of Helium Sales (quantities and price) through mass balance reconciliation (with customers, GPS container readings) together with the Supply Chain teamEnsure operational controls & operations are in compliance with company policies and best practices (invoice checking, PtP, stock quantity measurement)Assist team members with new vendor set ups and purchase orders processingAssist in proper booking and accounting.Are you a MATCH?Knowledge on know-how specific to the JobKnowledge in Operations Control; basic knowledge in accounting principlesMicrosoft suite, Google suite. Practical usage of ERP would be a plus.Ability to understand links between business decisions and financial resultsBehavior and interpersonal skillsCommitted to learn and to achieve objectivesOrganizational skills: ability to coordinate and collaborateClear and structured communicationRigorous and attentive to detailsHigh interpersonal skills.. Effectively interact with stakeholders across different culturesGood time management with the ability to prioritize work.Languages:English fluency is Must haveAdditional languages are Nice to haveWhy Join Us?At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.Please send your CV and motivation letter in English!Position based in Dubai, UAE for an initial period of 18 months, (extendable once).Position open only for candidates eligible to the VIE program. Therefore, only the applicants meeting the requirements of the French V.I.E program will be taken into consideration. Please visit this website for more information about these requirements:The V.I.E., an international young graduate program, enables young professionals who are less than 28 and European Union nationals to work for a French company in any country of the world. Becoming part of this program means going abroad to carry out a professional assignment for up to 24 months whilst benefiting from social care coverage and an interesting salary, which depends on the host country.Business France, the French agency for international business development, is in charge of all the administrative procedures of your assignment. For further information, please visit the following link:Our Differences make our PerformanceAt Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.