Financial Analyst - BP&A | UAEN | Retail

Job Requisition ID: 165283 

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 A”rab 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 organisation 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: To assist in preparing Strategic Financial Planning (budgeting & forecasting), monthly closing of books of account, generating financial reports and analysis, and financial reconciliation across all operating markets (MENA & SEA) for the Al Futtaim Retail Division.

What you will do:

1. Strategic Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Prepare strategic plan, annual budget (zero based) and quarterly forecasts in co-ordination with relevant internal and external stakeholders along with action plan to deliver the Plan, Budget and Forecasts
• Upload Plan, Budget and Forecast into relevant systems
• Prepare presentations for Retail and Group Leadership        

1. MIS and Other financial Reporting

• Regular operational and financial performance reports to relevant stakeholders
• Comprehensive analysis of the variances with budget and prior year performances and suggest action plan for improvement
• Provide adhoc financial analysis to support business decisions.
• Enhance automation to improve efficiency

1. Anaplan

• Upload of budgets and forecasts using Anaplan
• Developing reports and dashboards using Anaplan

What you will need:

• Finance degree with at least 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role
• CA/CMA/CFA/CPA (in process or completed) would be a plus
• Expert working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint and good working knowledge of other MS office packages
• Experience with SAP ERP, BPC and/or Anaplan
• Prior work experience in budgeting, financial/management reporting, and taxation in Middle East and Southeast Asia preferably in retail sector
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, planning and organizing skills and good business acumen.

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