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Ref: HP698-14781
Job description / Role
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
To assist the Financial Controller in driving the timelines for the Budgets, Quarterly Reviews and Strategic Plans, control the various information / data submissions by companies and carry out the related analysis to be presented to the Senior Management. Carrying out Post Completion Reviews, prepare analysis / reports to compare vs. Budgets / forecasts. Compile all the monthly Management Reporting including Flash Report and the related variance analysis / commentaries. The role will oversee MIS activities for Automotive, Electronics and Watches division of DOMASCO, Qatar.
What you will do
Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Preparation, Financial Analysis & Reporting of the Monthly Management Results (Flash Report) along with commentary for variances to facilitate review by the Senior Management for timely decision making
- Analysis and Preparation of various ad-hoc reports for the Financial Controller, General Manager - Finance, Managing Director, Regional Managing Director and the Senior Management with variance analysis and commentary on Group, Division, and property Level to facilitate strategic reviews
- Preparation of various Monthly Contribution Report by Entity, Division and Profit / Cost center Level
- Review Balance Sheet and update remarks on variances
Budgets, Quarterly Reviews & Strategic Plans
- Assist the Financial Controller in driving the Financial Budgets, Forecasts and Strategic Plan exercises in a structured manner within guidelines communicated to ensure adherence to process and timelines
- Carry out consolidation of Budgets, Quarterly Forecasts, Rolling Forecasts monthly and the yearly Strategic Planning exercise.
- Ensure finance team members are trained and guided to follow AF Group policies and guidelines.
Requirements:
Required skills to be successful
- Sound knowledge of various Financial
- Processes, Planning and Analytical Skills
- Strong people and time management skills
- SAP ERP & Consolidation
About the Team:
Reporting to Financial Controller, you will be closely interacting with mutiple stake holders across business.
What equips you for the role
- CA / MBA / equivalent with good working knowledge of SAP ERP, SAP BI/BW, SAP BPC system and other reporting tools
- Minimum 10 years in Finance with atleast 5 years in similar role
About Al-Futtaim Automotive
A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world's most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.
We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences.
We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.
What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.
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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