Financial Analyst – BP&A (Dubai, AE) Full Time

Job Requisition ID: 165283 

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.

Overview of the role: To assist in preparing Strategic Financial Planning (budgeting & forecasting), monthly closing of books of account, generating financial reports and analysis, and financial reconciliation across all operating markets (MENA & SEA) for the Al Futtaim Retail Division.

What you will do:

1. Strategic Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Prepare strategic plan, annual budget (zero based) and quarterly forecasts in co-ordination with relevant internal and external stakeholders along with action plan to deliver the Plan, Budget and Forecasts
• Upload Plan, Budget and Forecast into relevant systems
• Prepare presentations for Retail and Group Leadership        

1. MIS and Other financial Reporting

• Regular operational and financial performance reports to relevant stakeholders
• Comprehensive analysis of the variances with budget and prior year performances and suggest action plan for improvement
• Provide adhoc financial analysis to support business decisions.
• Enhance automation to improve efficiency

1. Anaplan

• Upload of budgets and forecasts using Anaplan
• Developing reports and dashboards using Anaplan

What you will need:

• Finance degree with at least 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role
• CA/CMA/CFA/CPA (in process or completed) would be a plus
• Expert working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint and good working knowledge of other MS office packages
• Experience with SAP ERP, BPC and/or Anaplan
• Prior work experience in budgeting, financial/management reporting, and taxation in Middle East and Southeast Asia preferably in retail sector
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, planning and organizing skills and good business acumen.

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Before you click “apply”: Please read the job description carefully to ensure you can confidently demonstrate why this opportunity is right for you and take the time to put together a well-crafted and personalised CV to further boost your visibility. Our global Talent Acquisition team members are all assigned to specific businesses to ensure that we make the best matches between talent and opportunities. We not only consider the requisite compatibility of skills and behaviours, but also how candidates align with our Values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.

As part of our candidate experience promise, we also want to make ourselves available to you throughout the application process. We make every effort to review and respond to every application.

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