Financial Analyst | Al-Futtaim Automotive | BYD

Job Requisition ID: 175469 

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 looking for a commercially minded Financial Analyst to support our EV Finance operations in the UAE. Reporting to the Senior Financial Controller – EV Finance UAE, you will play a critical role in financial planning, control, and performance analysis across dealership operations. This role is central to delivering timely, accurate insights that support informed decision-making and sustainable business growth within a fast evolving electric vehicle environment.

What You Will Do
•    Prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts covering sales, aftersales, and dealership operating expenses
•    Track actual performance against budgets and forecasts, analysing variances and providing clear, business focused explanations
•    Support rolling forecasts, scenario planning, and volume margin sensitivity analysis
•    Coordinate and support month end closing activities, including accruals, provisions, journal entries, and reconciliations
•    Review branch-level financials to ensure accurate revenue recognition, cost allocation, and inventory accounting in line with group policies and IFRS
•    Analyse profitability by vehicle model, variant, channel, and campaign, including margin bridge analysis
•    Evaluate aftersales performance (service, parts, warranty, and accessories) and identify margin improvement and cost optimisation opportunities
•    Prepare monthly management reports and dashboards, highlighting KPIs, trends, risks, and opportunities
•    Act as a finance business partner to dealership operations, sales, and aftersales teams, providing actionable insights and recommendations

Required Skills to Be Successful
•    Qualified Accountant or equivalent graduate qualification
•    4–5 years of relevant experience, preferably within the automotive industry
•    Previous experience in a similar role within a large or world class organisation is an advantage
•    Strong commercial awareness combined with a proactive, analytical mindset

About the Team
You will join the EV Finance UAE team, working closely with dealership operations, sales, and aftersales functions. The team plays a key role in driving performance, enhancing profitability, and supporting strategic growth within the electric vehicle business. Collaboration, clarity, and commercial impact define how the team works together.

What Equips You for the Role
•    Confidence in partnering with senior stakeholders and operational teams
•    Strong financial analysis and budgeting capability with a high level of numerical accuracy
•    Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with a commercial mindset
•    Solid understanding of financial controls, accounting standards, and compliance requirements
•    Ability to translate financial data into clear insights for non finance stakeholders
•    Well developed written and verbal communication skills
•    Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and branches
•    Self directed, organised, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines

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.