Finance Manager
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Posted 5 days ago
About the role
Job Requisition ID: 180111
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
We are currently looking for a Manager FP&A to join our Finance team in Jebel Ali. The role will support the business through robust financial planning, management reporting, MIS, budgeting, forecasting, feasibility studies and commercial analysis. This position works closely with Finance, Operations, Sales, HR and senior management to provide accurate insights, identify trends, support decision-making and ensure strong financial governance across the business.
What you will do
- Prepare and circulate monthly MIS, financial reports and management packs, highlighting business performance, operational trends and key variances.
- Develop financial and MIS models to support cost-neutral pricing, intercompany rates, customer profitability, commercial pricing and third-party business analysis.
- Support feasibility studies, business cases and financial evaluations for expansion plans, projects and commercial initiatives.
- Monitor operational and financial KPIs, identify anomalies or negative trends, and provide clear analysis to support corrective actions.
- Prepare CAPEX and AFE requests in coordination with operations, ensuring compliance with group policies and procedures.
- Review contracts, SLAs, customer profitability, divisional performance and variance analysis to support improved business profitability.
- Guide teams on VAT and tax compliance requirements across sales and purchase transactions, ensuring adherence to tax authority and group guidelines.
- Maintain tax-related records, support quarterly and annual return submissions, assist with audits and provide relevant VAT and tax training to stakeholders.
- Coordinate accounting, regulatory, VAT, tax, audit and annual return requirements across UAE, KSA and Oman where applicable.
- Prepare ad hoc analysis, reports and presentations as required by management.
Required skills to be successful
- Professional qualification as a Chartered Accountant or equivalent finance qualification.
- Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Finance, including at least 3 years in commercial finance and/or operational support.
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, MIS reporting, variance analysis and business performance reviews. Strong financial analysis, costing analysis, ratio analysis and KPI reporting skills.
- Good understanding of VAT, tax compliance, audit support and financial governance requirements.
About the team
You will be part of the Finance team, working closely with operational and commercial stakeholders to support business performance, financial control and informed decision-making. The role partners with Operations, Sales, HR and Management to provide accurate reporting, financial insights and commercial analysis that help drive profitability and continuous improvement.
What equips you for the role
- Hands-on experience in financial planning, MIS, management reporting, business analysis and feasibility studies.
- Strong understanding of financial statements, cost allocation, overhead analysis, profitability reviews and operational KPIs.
- Ability to understand business operations and develop relevant reports, analysis and recommendations to support management decisions.
- Collaborative, analytical and commercially minded approach with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work closely with Finance, Operations, Sales, HR and senior management.
- High attention to detail with the ability to identify trends, risks, opportunities and improvement areas.
- Advanced Excel and strong presentation/reporting skills
- Ability to build financial models and translate data into meaningful commercial insights.
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.