Finance Manager - FP&A (Retail)

Job description / Role

About Al-Futtaim Group

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 worlds most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Groups entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enable 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.

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Head of Finance - BP&A, the incumbent will be responsible for leading the Central BP&A planning and reporting team covering all brands in retail across MENA and Asia. They will drive improvements in process, reporting, and business performance management that supports better decision-making in the retail division. The individual will be critical in developing and implementing a roadmap for the team that covers people, processes, systems, and governance.

What You Will Do

• Facilitating and coordinating the budget process (annual plan, three-year mid-term plan, and the rolling forecast of the retail division).
• Lead the preparation of management reports for brands and provide ad hoc analysis on business initiatives.
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  Develop KPIs to understand business performance measured against targets, strategies, and trends.
• Lead in the implementation of report and forecast automation and enhancement of business processes.
• Provide ad hoc modeling and analysis, develop scenarios to investigate ongoing or one-time operational issues or drive better management decisions.
• Lead continuous improvements that strengthen the controls environment and drive improvements in process efficiency and effectiveness that deliver standardization, automation, and simplification across the retail division.
• Work on system projects to enhance functionality.
• Collaborate with the treasury function to manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital requirements for the division.

What You Will Need

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CMA/CFA preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably within the retail industry.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team of finance professionals.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of accounting software packages, preferably ERP such as SAP and BPC.
• Familiarity with Anaplan platform for financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, with the ability to build and maintain models and workflows.
• Proficiency in Power BI or similar business intelligence tools for data visualization, dashboard creation, and reporting.

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• Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial concepts and insights to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong capabilities in preparing professional and visually appealing presentation decks to convey financial information and strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and regions.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with MENA and SEA markets, regulatory requirements, and cultural nuances is advantageous.

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About the Company

Established in the 1930s, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940s and 50s saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.