| Business Unit Finance Manager Automotive Corporate | |
| Al Futtaim Group Dubai, UAE Ref: HP698-1698 |
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The RoleThe RoleThe Automotive Finance Shared Services Department is responsible for providing accounting services to the Automotive Division of the Al-Futtaim Group. The department responsibilities cover the maintenance of General Ledgers, Processing of Accounts Payable, establishment and monitoring compliance of Internal Controls and adherence to Group Policy, Credit Control, Treasury, Management Information & Budgeting support to the SBUs and ensuring the accuracy and timely closing of books each month and at year-end in compliance with Group Policy and IFRS. We are currently looking to recruit a Business Unit Finance Manager to be based in Dubai. This is a key role that will be responsible for providing financial and commercial support to the Managing Director, facilitate planning activity in setting up business objectives, and monitoring performance against them. You will act as a member of the management team, supporting operations with analysis and risk evaluation for conduct of the business and efficiency improvements. The key responsibilities of the role will include: Delivering robust P&L and B/S reporting and analysis, with appropriate commentary. Providing effective monthly and annual forecasting processes to the business, along with comments and analysis, sensitivity, and graphical presentations. Monitoring and improving key Working Capital KPI objectives, Free Cash flow achievement against budget and ROCE expectations. Providing commercial decision making support to the business managers, through analysis of information and statistics. Supporting the MD in: (i) commercial review and analysis and enhancing financial management as a vital part of business decision making, (ii) capital project evaluation and recommendation, (iii) conducting business reviews Ensuring financial integrity and reliability, reviewing and strengthening business internal controls and procedures, implementation of DOA, and providing leadership on process and governance. Ensuring compliance with local laws. The successful candidate will interact with all business and location managers providing commercial advice and support, including raising awareness of the finance function, via coaching, or more formal training. |
RequirementsRequirementsTo be successful in this role, you will have the following experience: Internationally recognised accountancy qualification 5 years senior financial experience with preferred experience in automotive sector Automotive business process and accounting skills KPI driven customer focused operation Have the ability to lead change processes Provide financial leadership Can enable strategy to limit loss and conduct loss mitigation discussions with the management team |
About the CompanyAbout the CompanyEstablished in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's 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. |
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