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Employment: Full Time

UAE National Finance Transformation Lead | Al-Futtaim Automotive | Finance

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 Group's 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:

As the Finance Transformation Lead, you will play a critical role in supporting the Head of Finance Transformation in driving strategic initiatives aimed at transforming the finance function within the organization. You will lead specific projects and initiatives, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, leverage technology, and optimize resources to enhance financial efficiency and effectiveness. This role requires a combination of financial expertise, project management skills, and change management capabilities.

What you will do:
- Project Leadership: Lead finance transformation projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with overall transformation goals and objectives. Support the head of finance transformation in developing project plans, business case, timelines, and deliverables, and oversee project execution through a tool and drive results.
- Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to streamline and standardize finance processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. Work closely with finance teams to redesign workflows, implement best practices, and automate repetitive tasks.
- Technology Integration: Collaborate with IT and finance teams to evaluate, select, and implement finance technologies (e.g., ERP systems, automation tools, data analytics platforms). Lead efforts to integrate new technologies into existing systems and processes to enhance financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis capabilities.
- Change Management: Support the Head of Finance Transformation in driving a culture of continuous improvement and change readiness within the finance function. Develop change management plans, communication strategies, and training programs to facilitate smooth adoption of new processes and technologies.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders across the organization, including finance, IT, operations, and business units, to ensure alignment and collaboration on transformation initiatives. Build strong relationships with stakeholders and provide regular updates on project progress and milestones.
- Performance Measurement: Define KPIs and metrics to measure the effectiveness and impact of finance transformation initiatives. Monitor and analyze performance data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior leadership.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with finance transformation projects, including potential impacts on financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls. Ensure that transformation efforts adhere to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Team Collaboration: Collaborate with other members of the finance transformation team to share best practices, lessons learned, and resources. Provide support and guidance to team members as needed to ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements:

Required Skills to be successful:
- Project management experience including usage of any pm tools.
- Very strong verbal and written communication / presentation skills.
- Drafting / creating project charter, business case preparation & related experience.
- Understanding of core financial areas such as Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Controlling.

What equips you for the role:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- Finance Certification, ACCA, CFA or other relevant professional certifications preferred.
- 6+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or related roles, with a focus on process improvement, technology implementation, or transformation initiatives.
- Proven project management skills, PMP, Prince 2 including the ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Strong understanding of finance principles, accounting standards, and financial systems.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
- Change management expertise, with the ability to drive cultural change and overcome resistance to change.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex problems and make data-driven decisions.
- Experience working with finance and accounting software applications, SAP systems, Power BI, and data analytics tools.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities and deadlines.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.

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