Finance Manager

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**:
**What You Will Do**:
**Business Process**
Standardization of Volume & Gross Margin KPI’s and drivers plus recording & measuring methodologies of these KPI’s - including, but not limited to:
**Units (New, Used: Volume/ Revenue / GM by**:

- Brand, model, variant, Facility, Channel -B2C, B2B (eg. Showroom, Dealer, Corporate, Government, Large Fleet)
- By head count -direct, total
- Principal recoveries

**Inventory -brand, model, variant by**:

- Value, Volume, Turn days, Ageing analysis

**AR**
- Value by channel customer segment (B2B, B2C)
- Days sales outstanding
- Ageing analysis (total and by model year)
- Provision charge

**Service; VIN visits / Revenue / GM / Labour hours by**:

- Customer segment -B2B / B2C
- Type -warranty, non-warranty, SMC
- Facility
- Headcount -service advisor, technician, service bay;
- Recovery rate
- AR -the same as Units

**Parts**
- Revenue / GM by brand and channel (B2B, B2C)
- AR and Inventory-the same as above

**Rental & Leasing: Revenue / GM by**:

- Channel (B2B, B2C), Facility, Lease type (daily, monthly, yearly)
- Vehicle type / km
- Fleet (Inventory) by vehicle type: Utilization, age, mileage, Disposal, purchases; average price

**Budgeting & Forecasting**

**Liaising and coordinating with business units to ensure Gross Margin planning is done correctly via the planning system, incl**:

- Volume by model & variant - with the product team
- Pricing - Pricing team in business

**Variance Analysis**
- Manage and maintain the variance analysis reports

**Automation and System enhancement**
- Drive further development and enhancement of the planning system
- Develop Yen-modeling capabilities in the tool
- Work alongside the systems team to ensure integration with IFRP (reporting tool)

**What Equips You For The Role**:

- Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:_
- Qualified in Finance, Accounting.
- Automotive experience preferable.
- Good understanding of forex exposure
- Minimum Experience:_
- 4—5 years relevant experience
- Job-Specific Skills:_
- Excellent communication, analytical, written, and interpersonal skills, and proven ability to work with global finance teams.
- Established record in managing multiple and competing priorities. Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Strong capabilities in complex financial modelling
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of SAP BPC and or Anaplan
- Behavioural Competencies:_
- Individual Accountability
- Strong Communication & interpersonal skills
- Personal Integrity
- Strong analytical skills & problem-solving skills
- Ability to follow-up on outstanding issues
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to manage time & work under pressure
- Readiness to persevere with difficult tasks
- Ability to be assertive without being aggressive
- Able to focus and drive tasks to completion

**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 industria