Manager, FP&A | Group Finance | Corporate Services

Job Requisition ID: 175695 

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 A”rab 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 organisation 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.

• The Manager FP&A is responsible for overseeing the corporate division's critical financial functions, including budgeting, forecasting, MIS reporting, cost allocation, and cash flow planning. The purpose of this role is to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial information while reinforcing governance and compliance with group policies. Operating within a multi-entity corporate setting, the Manager FP&A collaborates closely with Group Finance and functional leaders to advance financial governance, automate processes, and support data-driven decision-making. The role is vital as the organization transitions towards enhanced financial analytics and strengthens internal controls.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Manage the annual budgeting cycle and quarterly forecast submissions for corporate functions and entities.
• Prepare budget and forecasts for corporate entities by coordinating with function heads and business stakeholders to ensure alignment, accuracy, and timely inputs.
• Ensure high-quality submissions in planning systems, including scenario analysis and variance commentary.
• Support preparation of budget/forecast presentation decks for leadership reviews.

MIS & Management Reporting

• Prepare monthly MIS reporting including P&L, balance sheet highlights, KPIs, and management dashboards.
• Provide actionable insights through variance analysis, trend interpretation, and data validation.
• Support automation and process improvement initiatives to enhance management reporting.

Cost Allocation & True-Up Activities

• Manage budgeted cost allocations, annual true-up activities, division sign-offs, and billing coordination.
• Maintain and enhance allocation methodologies, SLAs, and SOPs in partnership with business divisions.

Cash Flow Forecasting

• Prepare biweekly and monthly cash flow forecasting, including variance analysis and consolidation of inputs across functions.
• Monitor working capital movements, highlight risks/opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.

Stakeholder Management & Business Partnering

• Act as a key finance partner to central functions and various business stakeholders.
• Support decision-making by providing timely insights, financial advice, and analytical support.

Process Excellence & Compliance

• Support transformation initiatives, including automation, data platform adoption, and system enhancements.
• Contribute to the simplification and standardization of FP&A processes, eliminating manual interventions.
• Ensure adherence to group policies, transfer pricing rules, internal controls, and audit requirements.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and storytelling abilities.
• Strategic thinking, business acumen, and financial insight.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• High attention to detail, process orientation, and capability to meet critical deadlines under pressure.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance; professional qualification (CA/CPA/CIMA) preferred.
• 8-10 years of FP&A and financial management experience, demonstrating proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, MIS reporting, and cost allocation models.
• Hands-on experience with SAP (FICO/BPC/SAC), Power BI, and advanced Excel.
• Ability to influence and collaborate at senior levels and strong skills in strategic thinking, business acumen, and financial insight.

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