Job Description

About the job

Job Requisition ID: [[157819]]

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Groups entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview of the role:

This role will support the GM Finance and become the key lead in managing FP&A function and managing the relationship with Automotive Divisional FP&A

As Sr Financial Controller, support the GM Finance on delivering:

• Robust, timely and accurate Financial planning and Reviews
• Provide Commercial and analytical support
  
  

What you will do:

Five Year Plan / Budget / Quarterly Reviews:

• Facilitate AFM and Business finance teams on preparation of Five year plans/ Annual Budget/ Quarterly reviews on Profit and Loss and Balance sheet for business units.
• Ensure adherence to group reporting timelines and BPC up-dation to facilitate timely and quality reviews.
  
  

Profit Forecasts / Daily / Weekly Operating controls:

• Provide monthly Flash profit forecasts in co-ordination with Business Finance teams.
• Provide quality daily / Weekly operating controls on business performance against agreed objectives to Sr. FC and MD
  
  

Monthly Management Reporting and Reviews:

• Provide quality monthly management reports and commentary to Sr. FC and MD.
• Support BUFM in preparation of monthly management Board reports
  
  

KPI and Cost analysis:

• Provide actionable analytics and benchmarking of business units through specific business level KPI.
• Provide detailed cost analysis and identify key drivers for improvement plans.
• Build early warning trends and triggers to highlight deviations in business revenue and cost trends and recommend corrective action
  
  

Balance Sheet Substantiation and reviews:

• Drive Balance Sheet Substantiation with business and finance team members
  
  

Margin Variance Analysis and review with Business:

• Support business for review of margin analysis and conduct regular reviews with business teams
• Provide Monthly variance analysis on Margin reviews against Budget and latest forecast.
  
  

Required Skills to be successful:

• CA qualified or MBA in Finance
• Experience in Automotive is advantage
• FP&A experience is a must
• Minimum 10 - 15 years' experience
  
  

About the Team:

Working in a fast-paced and diverse environment, reporting directly to the GM - Finance.

What equips you for the role:

• Professional accounting qualification.
• At least 10 to 15 years relevant experience within a large organization in a supervisory level
  
  

Job-Specific Skills: Analytical, process oriented, good communication skills, exposure to ERP

Behavioural Competencies: Should be able to plan and prioritize tasks, persuasive skills, Kaizen attitude, Self-motivated; and a strong team player.