Senior Financial Controller - FP&A | Al Futtaim Motors | AFM CORP

Job Description

About the job

Job Requisition ID: [[157819]]

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 Groups 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

This role will support the GM Finance and become the key lead in managing FP&A function and managing the relationship with Automotive Divisional FP&A

As Sr Financial Controller, support the GM Finance on delivering:

• Robust, timely and accurate Financial planning and Reviews
• Provide Commercial and analytical support
  
  

What You Will Do

Five Year Plan / Budget / Quarterly Reviews:

• Facilitate AFM and Business finance teams on preparation of Five year plans/ Annual Budget/ Quarterly reviews on Profit and Loss and Balance sheet for business units.
• Ensure adherence to group reporting timelines and BPC up-dation to facilitate timely and quality reviews.
  
  

Profit Forecasts / Daily / Weekly Operating Controls

• Provide monthly Flash profit forecasts in co-ordination with Business Finance teams.
• Provide quality daily / Weekly operating controls on business performance against agreed objectives to Sr. FC and MD
  
  

Monthly Management Reporting And Reviews

• Provide quality monthly management reports and commentary to Sr. FC and MD.
• Support BUFM in preparation of monthly management Board reports
  
  

KPI And Cost Analysis

• Provide actionable analytics and benchmarking of business units through specific business level KPI.
• Provide detailed cost analysis and identify key drivers for improvement plans.
• Build early warning trends and triggers to highlight deviations in business revenue and cost trends and recommend corrective action
  
  

Balance Sheet Substantiation And Reviews

• Drive Balance Sheet Substantiation with business and finance team members
  
  

Margin Variance Analysis And Review With Business

• Support business for review of margin analysis and conduct regular reviews with business teams
• Provide Monthly variance analysis on Margin reviews against Budget and latest forecast.
  
  

Required Skills To Be Successful

• CA qualified or MBA in Finance
• Experience in Automotive is advantage
• FP&A experience is a must
• Minimum 10 - 15 years' experience
  
  

About The Team

Working in a fast-paced and diverse environment, reporting directly to the GM - Finance.

What Equips You For The Role

• Professional accounting qualification.
• At least 10 to 15 years relevant experience within a large organization in a supervisory level
  
  

Job-Specific Skills: Analytical, process oriented, good communication skills, exposure to ERP

Behavioural Competencies: Should be able to plan and prioritize tasks, persuasive skills, Kaizen attitude, Self-motivated; and a strong team player.

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