Head of Financial Planning And Analysis

Job description / Role

Head of Financial Planning And Analysis | Al-Futtaim Automotive | Finance

Established Company Overview

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 enable 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 modeling 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 and construction equipment. What keeps the company moving forward is a 9,000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive, and we empower talent to move forward.

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.