Job Overview
Al-Futtaim Automotive is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented UAE National Finance Analyst to join its Corporate Finance team in Dubai, UAE.
This opportunity is designed for finance professionals with experience in financial controlling, accounting, management reporting, and financial analysis. The successful candidate will support the Group Director Automotive (GDA) with month-end financial reporting, reconciliations, cash flow monitoring, cost governance, and financial control activities.
The role also provides valuable exposure to financial planning and analysis (FP&A), annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and senior management reporting. Candidates with strong SAP ERP and advanced Microsoft Excel skills, along with an interest in automation and financial technology, are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Reporting and Month-End Closing
- Support month-end closing activities, including Pre-Flash, Flash, and management reporting.
- Analyse financial performance and prepare variance commentary against budgets and forecasts.
- Assist with accurate and timely financial reporting for management review.
- Monitor financial results and highlight significant deviations or potential risks.
2. Financial Controls and Reconciliations
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and maintain financial control schedules.
- Support financial controlling and accounting activities in line with company policies.
- Investigate reconciliation differences and ensure timely resolution.
- Maintain accuracy, completeness, and consistency across financial records.
3. Intercompany Transactions and Cost Management
- Manage intercompany transactions and recharge processes.
- Support cost allocations across relevant business functions.
- Monitor expenses and contribute to effective cost governance.
- Review financial transactions to ensure compliance with internal approval procedures.
4. Cash Flow and Working Capital Reporting
- Prepare and submit cash flow forecasts.
- Support working capital reporting and financial monitoring.
- Assist in tracking cash flow movements and identifying potential financial requirements.
5. Budget Control and Financial Governance
- Review purchase requisitions, budgets, and approval workflows through SAP Ariba.
- Support GIAMS and financial governance reporting for CFO approvals.
- Monitor budget utilisation and ensure compliance with approval processes.
- Coordinate with relevant departments to maintain appropriate financial controls.
6. Business Partnering and Stakeholder Support
- Work closely with Finance, FP&A, HR, and operational teams.
- Support headcount reporting and cost centre analysis in coordination with HR.
- Provide financial information and analytical support to business stakeholders.
- Assist management with financial insights to support informed decision-making.
7. Reporting Automation and Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting and controlling processes.
- Support reporting automation using Power BI and other digital solutions.
- Explore AI-enabled tools and technology to improve reporting efficiency.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations.
8. Budgeting and Forecasting
- Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting activities.
- Assist with financial planning and analysis (FP&A) processes.
- Develop knowledge of financial modelling, business performance analysis, and CFO-level reporting.
- Build broader finance capabilities through collaboration with senior finance professionals.
Required Skills and Competencies
Candidates applying for Finance Analyst Jobs in Dubai should demonstrate:
- Strong understanding of financial controlling, accounting, and reporting principles.
- Good working knowledge of SAP ERP.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong analytical, numerical, and reconciliation abilities.
- Ability to investigate financial variances and provide meaningful insights.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Effective organisation and time management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
- Interest in financial technology, automation, and data analytics.
Additional Advantageous Skills:
- Exposure to SAP Ariba.
- Knowledge of Anaplan.
- Experience with Power BI.
- Familiarity with SAP Analytics Cloud.
- Previous involvement in budgeting, forecasting, or business partnering.
Qualifications and Experience
To qualify for this UAE National Finance Analyst position at Al-Futtaim Automotive, applicants should have:
- UAE Nationality.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
- Experience in financial controlling, accounting, or management reporting.
- Practical experience with month-end closing activities.
- Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations and financial variance analysis.
- Proficiency in SAP ERP and advanced Microsoft Excel.
- Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and financial business partnering is an advantage.
- A continuous improvement mindset with an interest in automation and data analytics.
About the Finance Team
The successful candidate will join a collaborative finance team supporting Al-Futtaim Automotive’s business operations.