Finance Manager | Al-Futtaim Automotive | KSA

Job Requisition ID: 176311 

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
You will lead finance, treasury and controllership for the KSA operation, ensuring accurate reporting in line with Group standards and IFRS/IAS. The role is based in Dubai initially and will relocate to KSA at a later stage. You will strengthen internal controls, partner with operations and sales to support growth, and deliver timely management information, budgets and forecasts while managing risk and compliance.

What you will do
•    Own day-to-day finance operations, general ledger review and balance sheet substantiation to deliver reliable monthly and year-end accounts.
•    Lead treasury and working-capital management, including cash planning, bank facilities within approved limits and focus on cost of funds.
•    Drive budgeting, forecasting and periodic business reviews in line with Group timetables and systems requirements.
•    Strengthen internal controls, streamline processes and ensure effective integration between operational and financial systems.
•    Provide management information (MIS) and commercial insights to operations and sales, supporting performance improvement initiatives and business projects.
•    Review and support commercial contracts, rates, SOPs and delegation of authority (DOA) implementation, liaising with Group Legal where required.
•    Oversee statutory, tax and external audit requirements, ensuring timely, complete responses and audit-pack submissions.
•    Support risk management activities including adequacy of insurance coverage and mitigation actions.
•    Guide procurement/administration cost control and governance activities (e.g., trade licence renewal monitoring where applicable).
•    Lead and develop the local finance team (direct reports) and collaborate with Shared Services.

Required skills to be successful
•    Professional accounting qualification, or MBA and/or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or equivalent)
•    10+ years’ experience in Finance, including 5+ years supporting a logistics business
•    Working knowledge of logistics and related regulatory requirements (e.g., customs, port/government authority requirements)
•    Commercial acumen with the ability to review contracts, rates, terms and conditions and apply delegation of authority (DOA).

About the team
You will join the Finance & Commercial function, working closely with Operations, Sales, Management and Group Finance to ensure strong financial stewardship and enable sustainable growth. The role leads a small local finance team and partners with Shared Services and external auditors.

What equips you for the role
•    Strong financial accounting and reporting capability, including IFRS/IAS knowledge and month-end/year-end close discipline.
•    Proven experience in internal controls, governance and risk management within a multi-entity or group environment.
•    Treasury and working-capital management skills (cash flow, banking, debtor management, funding optimisation).
•    Budgeting, forecasting and performance-management experience, including delivering clear MIS to stakeholders.
•    Ability to partner effectively with operations and sales in a fast-paced, service-led environment.
•    Confidence working with finance systems and cross-functional process integration (e.g., ERP/BPC or equivalent).
•    Strong stakeholder management, communication and audit-facing skills.

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.