Head of Financial Planning

1 day ago


UAE, United Arab Emirates Al-Futtaim Full time

**Job Requisition ID**:166382

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 highly skilled and experienced Head of FP&A to join our Automotive division in Dubai. This role will support the GM Finance - Automotive FP&A with respect to divisional FP&A strategy, system developments, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

**What you will do**
- Lead the Divisional Financial Planning & Analysis team in supporting the General Manager-Finance and Chief Financial Officer with driving the overall strategy, system/solution development, and management reporting
- Support the preparation and monitoring of budgets and forecasts, ensuring reliability and accuracy of key assumptions
- Collaborate with Group Finance and Auto Financial Planning & Analysis in planning the Budget/Forecast process and calendar
- Lead the management reporting process, including the completion of decks, and periodic business performance reviews
- Support strategic planning and capital allocation, identifying and driving cross-business synergies
- Engage with key stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis

**Required skills to be successful**
- Qualified in Finance (CIMA), Accounting (CA), MBA, or equivalent
- More than 10 years of relevant experience, preferably in the automotive industry
- Strong capabilities in complex financial modelling and knowledge of SAP ERP, SAP BPC
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint

**About the team**
You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team within the Automotive division, working closely with the GM Finance, CFO, and other key stakeholders. The team is dedicated to driving financial excellence and supporting the strategic goals of the division.

**What equips you for the role**
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage time effectively and work under pressure
- Personal integrity and accountability
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow up on outstanding issues
- Readiness to persevere with difficult tasks and drive tasks to completion
- Excellent communication, analytical, written, and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to work with global finance teams and manage multiple priorities

**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.



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