UAE National Finance Analyst | Al-Futtaim Automotive | Corporate

Job Requisition ID: 182832 

About Al-Futtaim

Established in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim is one of the most diversified and progressive privately held regional businesses, headquartered in Dubai. Operating across more than 20 countries, the Group spans automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and health. With more than 40,000 employees, Al-Futtaim represents over 200 of the world’s most recognised brands, including Toyota, Lexus, IKEA, ACE and Marks & Spencer. Driven by its purpose to enrich lives and elevate communities, Al-Futtaim focuses on digital innovation, AI, sustainable growth and strategic partnerships, creating long-term value for customers, communities and partners while building a responsible legacy for future generations.

Overview of the role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Analyst to support the financial controlling activities of the Group Director Automotive (GDA). The role will focus on month-end reporting, financial controls, reconciliations, cash flow reporting, cost governance and stakeholder support, while providing long-term exposure to FP&A, budgeting, forecasting and CFO-level reporting.

What you will do

Support month-end close activities, including Pre-Flash, Flash and management reporting.
Analyze financial performance and provide variance commentary against budget and forecast.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and maintain financial control schedules.
Manage intercompany transactions, recharge processes and cost allocations.
Submit cash flow forecasts and support working capital reporting.
Review purchase requisitions, budgets and approval workflows through Ariba.
Support GIAMS and governance reporting for CFO approvals.
Partner with HR and business stakeholders on headcount and cost center reporting.
Drive reporting improvements through automation, Power BI and AI-enabled solutions.
Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting activities as part of FP&A development.

Required skills to be successful

Strong understanding of financial controlling, accounting and reporting principles.
Good working knowledge of SAP ERP.
Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical and reconciliation capabilities.
Ability to investigate variances and provide meaningful financial insights.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Proactive, organized and able to manage multiple deadlines.
Exposure to Anaplan, Ariba, Power BI or SAP Analytics Cloud is advantageous.

About the team

You will join a collaborative finance team supporting the Automotive business. Working closely with Finance, FP&A, HR and operational stakeholders, you will contribute to financial governance, business performance reporting and continuous process improvement while gaining exposure to broader finance functions.

What equips you for the role

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
Experience in financial controlling, management reporting or accounting.
Hands-on experience with month-end close, reconciliations and variance analysis.
Proficiency in SAP and advanced Microsoft Excel.
Exposure to budgeting, forecasting and business partnering is an advantage.
A continuous improvement mindset with an interest in finance technology, automation and data analytics.

Al-Futtaim Automotive is one of the region's leading mobility businesses, operating across eight countries in the Middle East, Asia and North Africa.With a portfolio of more than 25 world-leading brands, we deliver one of the region's most comprehensive mobility ecosystems.Our capabilities span passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and industrial equipment, backed by integrated logistics, leasing, aftersales and financial services that deliver a seamless customer experience across every stage of the mobility journey.

Our vision is to become a world-class mobility player, creating better experiences for our customers through innovation, digital transformation and a relentless focus on customer experience. We work alongside some of the world's most trusted automotive brands to shape the future of mobility, delivering solutions that meet the evolving needs of individuals, businesses and communities.

Behind everything we do is a team of more than 9,000 colleagues united by ambition, collaboration and a shared commitment to progress. Together, we're shaping the future of mobility, embracing new technologies and creating better experiences for our customers.  At Al-Futtaim Automotive, you'll be empowered to turn ambition into action and help move our customers, our business and your career forward.