Analyst - FP&A I Real Estate I Finance

Job Requisition ID: 180141 

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:

Support the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function by managing budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and business performance analysis across the ResiComm business. The role is responsible for supporting the end-to-end financial planning cycle, preparing accurate financial insights, performance reports, and analytical outputs, while partnering with cross-functional teams and Regional Finance to meet reporting requirements. The position plays a key role in enhancing financial planning and reporting processes, supporting business performance and strategic decision-making, ensuring compliance with Group finance policies and accounting standards, and driving continuous improvement across the finance function.

What you will do:

• Support the monthly financial reporting and closing process by preparing accurate financial reports, monitoring balance sheet integrity, and performing detailed account analysis.
• Prepare monthly management reporting packages and financial performance analyses to support business reviews and management decision-making.
• Conduct financial analysis across key business cycles, including sales, leasing, working capital, and project financing, providing actionable insights to support business performance.
• Support the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, long-term business planning, and cash flow forecasting to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Partner with Treasury and key stakeholders to support project funding requirements, cash flow management, and financial planning activities.
• Monitor business performance through variance analysis, financial reporting, and performance reviews, identifying risks, opportunities, and improvement initiatives.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and analytical models to support strategic planning, business decisions, and internal and external reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with Business Teams, Shared Services, Regional Finance, Group Finance, and internal stakeholders to deliver accurate financial reporting and analysis while supporting business requirements.
• Contribute to finance transformation initiatives, including reporting automation, system enhancements, and process improvement projects to strengthen financial planning and reporting capabilities.

Required Skills to be successful:

• 3+ years of experience in Credit Control, Accounts Receivable, Finance, or Accounting, with experience managing customer collections, debt recovery, and receivables within a corporate environment.
• Proven experience in credit control, collections, customer account management, reconciliations, aging analysis, and reducing overdue receivables while maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP or Yardi, with the ability to manage financial records, customer accounts, and reporting efficiently.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, large customer portfolios, and meet reporting deadlines.
• Experience supporting business operations through financial analysis, customer account reviews, billing support, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with corporate clients, high-net-worth individuals, and internal stakeholders.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including experience managing large datasets, databases, and financial reporting.

What equips you for the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline. A postgraduate qualification is considered an advantage.
• 1–3 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or Financial Planning & Analysis, with experience in the Real Estate industry considered a plus. Exposure to the Real Estate, Construction, or Project Management sectors is preferred.
• Strong understanding of management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and accounting principles.
• Knowledge of Egyptian Accounting Standards (EAS), IAS/IFRS, financial statement preparation, and financial reporting best practices.
• Experience working with ERP financial systems, preferably SAP and Yardi.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, CA, CMA, ACCA, CFA, CIMA, or an MBA are considered an advantage.

About Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate
The real estate development and operations arm of Al-Futtaim, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate is responsible for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across MENA. With high-quality residential, business, retail, tourism, educational and healthcare developments, the master developer caters to the diverse needs of cities and communities in the region. From origination, conception, development, sales, procurement and construction of mega-projects and the leasing, operation and management of these projects after completion, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) has been developing and managing owned landbanks, unlocking the economic potential of the region and contributing to future development for more than 40 years. 
Our focus is to enable and invest in meaningful relationships to make our properties the best places to live and work, build additional products and services and enable partnerships to create true value to our customers throughout their entire experience with us.
AFGRE is responsible for master planning of all projects in its portfolio, including two large scale mixed use destinations: Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City.