Finance Systems Manager - SAP BPC/SAC | Al-Futtaim Automotive

Job Requisition ID: 175824 

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
We are seeking a motivated and analytically strong Manager – Financial Systems & Transformation to support the delivery and continuous improvement of key financial systems across the Automotive division. This role works closely with Finance and IT stakeholders to ensure reliable system performance, strong data integrity, and effective adoption of planning, reporting, and analytics solutions that support business decision making.

What You Will Do
•    Provide business side support for financial planning, reporting, and analytics systems including SAP BPC (IFRP), SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Tableau, and Alteryx.
•    Support the design, configuration, and enhancement of financial planning and reporting applications aligned with business requirements.
•    Ensure data accuracy, reconciliation, and integrity across planning, BI, and group reporting platforms.
•    Contribute to the development of management dashboards, forecast packs, and KPI tracking reports for senior leadership.
•    Act as a key liaison between Finance and IT, translating business requirements into effective system solutions.
•    Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, system integration, and data quality.
•    Support user training and enablement initiatives to drive adoption and effective use of financial systems.

Required Skills to Be Successful
•    3–6 years of experience in financial systems support, planning tools, or finance transformation roles
•    Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field; MBA or professional certifications are an advantage
•    Experience working with enterprise scale ERP and financial systems
•    Hands on exposure to SAP BPC, SAP Analytics Cloud, Power BI, Tableau, or Alteryx

About the Team
You will join the Financial Systems & Transformation team, supporting strategic initiatives that enhance financial planning, reporting, and analytical capabilities across the Automotive business. The team partners closely with Business Finance, FP&A, and IT to deliver scalable, reliable, and user friendly financial systems.

What Equips You for the Role
•    Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills with the ability to translate data into insights
•    Exposure to large enterprise or automotive environments is a plus
•    Strong understanding of financial systems, planning tools, and FP&A processes
•    Experience with budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and performance analysis
•    Strong analytical and problem solving skills with high attention to detail
•    Ability to document business requirements clearly and work effectively with cross functional teams
•    Strong communication skills to engage both finance and technology stakeholders
•    Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, dynamic environment

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.