UAE National | Financial Analyst | Al-Futtaim Automotive | Finance

Job description / Role

Job Requisition ID: [[163363]]

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:
Prepare financial feasibility analysis for operating company performance and business cases, with regard to specified key performance indicators, including balance sheet and working capital financials. Support business requirements, as needed, in the areas of finance, treasury and tax.

What you will do:
Preparing Financial Feasibility analysis:
- Develop extensive feasibility models and prepare financial feasibility analysis in such a way as to present an accurate, complete, clear picture of the operational business or business case, reflecting expenditure, place, marketability, recovery period and profitability for review and decision by senior management.

Management Information Systems:
- Develop suitable business MIS to encapsulate all the key performance indicators : financial, commercial & operational
- Provide effective and timely Management Reports - financial and operational reports and dashboards to Business operations that enable Automotive companies to manage their operations, including analysis of key financials, balance sheet and working capital

Collecting and Analyzing the Data:
- Collect data from both internal and external resources on various types of costs. Income and expense projection and variance analysis
- To deliver robust P&L and B/S reporting and analysis; and timely insight into operational performance. To provide timely advice on variances, trends and corrective action to be taken.

Key area support:
- Support senior management in aspects of finance, treasury and tax, as required.

Required Skills to be successful:
- Bachelor's degree in finance
- Minimum (4) years as financial analyst
- Good communication skills
- SAP user

About the Team:
You will be reporting to the Finance Manager and will be an individual contributor.

What equips you for the role:
- Post graduate degree in Finance with extensive knowledge of Financial Management, Information Systems, Financial Analysis, Treasury and Tax gained through work experience with organizations of repute.
- ACA Chartered Accountant or equivalent
- Excellent numeracy skills, Analytical skills, Positive leadership, Team-builder, Commercial awareness
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills are a must. Ideal candidate must be self directed. Strong interpersonal and team building skills.
- Previous experience in a similar position in a world class organization will be advantageous.

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.