Senior Analyst - FP&A I Real Estate I Finance

Job Requisition ID: 179376 

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 driving budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance analysis across the ResiComm business. The role is responsible for delivering accurate financial insights, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring effective financial planning processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams and Regional Finance. The position plays a key role in monitoring business performance, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies, enhancing financial reporting, and providing analytical support to optimize commercial and operational performance.

What you will do:

• Support the monthly financial close process by coordinating with Finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, balance sheet integrity, and timely account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management reports, business review packs, and financial analysis to support decision-making and monitor business performance.
• Analyze financial performance across key business areas, including sales, leasing, working capital, cash flow, and funding, identifying risks, opportunities, and improvement initiatives.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, long-term business plans, and financial models in line with business objectives and timelines.
• Develop and monitor project cash flow forecasts, funding requirements, and financial performance to support effective cash management and strategic planning.
• Partner with business stakeholders, Local Finance, Shared Services, Regional Finance, and Group Finance to deliver accurate financial reporting and provide commercial insights.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and business cases to support internal and external reporting requirements and strategic business decisions.
• Contribute to finance transformation initiatives, including reporting automation, process improvements, and system enhancements to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Required Skills to be successful:

• 3+ years of experience in Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Accounting, or Commercial Finance, with at least 1 year of experience within the real estate industry.
• Experience in real estate, construction, project management, or mixed-use developments is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, management reporting, financial analysis, and business performance management.
• Solid knowledge of accounting standards (EAS, IAS, IFRS) and financial statement preparation.
• Experience preparing financial models, cash flow forecasts, variance analysis, and management reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate financial insights to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and experience using ERP financial systems. Knowledge of SAP and Yardi is highly preferred.

What equips you for the role:

• Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, CA, CMA, ACCA, CFA, CIMA, or MBA are considered an advantage.
• Good understanding of financial planning, accounting systems, reporting automation, and finance process improvement.
• Knowledge of Egyptian real estate regulations, accounting practices, and industry guidelines is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Strong commercial acumen, communication skills, analytical thinking, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach.

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.