Finance Analyst | Al-Futtaim Automotive - BYD | KSA

Job Requisition ID: 177437 

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

The Finance Analyst supports financial planning and analysis activities by delivering accurate reports, analyzing financial data, and assisting in budgeting and forecasting processes. The role plays a key part in ensuring data integrity, supporting performance tracking, and providing insights to enable informed business decisions.

What You Will Do

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly financial reports and variance analysis.
• Analyze financial performance and highlight key trends and anomalies.
• Support management reporting and dashboard preparation.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Support consolidation of data from different departments.
• Track performance against budget and forecast.
• Assist in variance analysis between actuals and planned figures.

Data & Financial Models

• Maintain and update financial models and reports.
• Support development of dashboards and reporting tools.
• Ensure data integrity across financial systems.

Month-End Close

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Assist in reviewing financial data and identifying discrepancies.
• Coordinate with finance teams to ensure timely closing.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work with different departments to gather financial data.
• Provide support on financial queries.
• Assist in translating financial data into simple insights.

Required Skills to Be Successful

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of financial reporting and analysis
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work with large datasets
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills

What Qualifies You for the Role

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field
• 2–5 years of experience in finance or FP&A
• Experience in reporting and financial analysis
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel (advanced level required)
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI is a plus
• Basic knowledge of IFRS or GAAP 

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Additional Internal Information:

• Reports to:Finance Manager 
• Band:G

Note:-

You must have been an Al-Futtaim employee for at least 18 months in order to be considered.
You must inform your HRBP in confidence of your application.
Please note that this vacancy may be advertised externally in the next week so apply without delay.