Financial Analyst – Al Futtaim Honda

Job description / Role

Al-Futtaim Honda, part of the Automotive Division of Al-Futtaim Group, is the sole distributor for Honda vehicles, pre-owned cars, motorcycles, marine engines, power products and parts. Recognized as one of the largest independent Honda distribution companies in the world.

Al-Futtaim Honda is supported by a network of 10 modern showrooms and 11 aftersales facilities located across the UAE. The flagship Honda Dubai Festival City showroom was officially confirmed by Honda as the largest Honda showroom in the world.

We are currently looking to recruit a Financial Analyst to be based in our Dubai office. Reporting to the Business Unit Finance Manager (BUFM), you will be responsible for providing analytical, commercial and informational support to the business and hence contribute to performance review, operational decision making and improvement plans in meeting the company's profitability and financial objectives.

Specific tasks to be carried out include:

* Support BUFM in the preparation of Annual plans and Periodical reviews.
* Preparation of monthly management reports and reports for management board.
* Prepare Divisional and Retail KPI and composites
* Support BUFM in Divisional Performance Review and Variance analysis
* Co-ordinate and support AFSS team in GL review and accounting related issues.
* Working Capital and Cashflow
* Review and advise BUFM in Inventory and Order planning by analyzing historical data and validating underlying assumptions
* Review and Monitor Divisional / Branch level overdue and follow-up with the Divisional team for corrective actions.
* Provide analytical support to BUFM in promotional analysis & mix, ad hoc analysis and forecasting
* Support the procurement process / analysis and control
* Advice and support BUFM / AFSS and business units in system and process development for new initiatives and existing process improvements.
* Develop and Design Information Queries in SAP BW to support Business team.

Requirements

To apply for this role you should have the following skills, experiences and qualifications:

* Degree in Accounting / Part Qualified ACCA or CIMA
* A commercially focused individual.
* Expert accounting knowledge
* 5 years similar experience, with good knowledge of SAP systems is a plus.
* Knowledge of SAP-BW will be an advantage
* Analytical and process oriented
* Well organized with excellent communication skills
* Should possess good knowledge of MS Excel
* Ability to manage large databases warehousing tools
* Self-starter and a strong team player

About the Company

Established 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.