Assistant General Manager Finance

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 502,200 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim in Dubai seeks an experienced Assistant General Manager Finance to lead financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting and governance across corporate functions and education initiatives in the UAE and broader MENA region.

You will partner with senior leadership, drive cash flow planning, cost optimisation and internal controls, and manage a team of 10 finance professionals delivering timely, accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification such as CA or CPA.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in business finance, group finance, or corporate accounting.
• Expertise in financial planning and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic financial advisor to Group Headquarters and corporate leadership.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly/quarterly/annual reporting cycles.
• Translate financial information into actionable recommendations for senior management.
• Oversee cash-flow planning and maintain liquidity within funding limits.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

Skills

Power BI

SAP FICO

SAP BPC

AI Tools

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

CA or CPA

Tools

SAP FICO

SAP BPC

Power BI

Job description

Job Snapshot

• Role: Assistant General Manager Finance
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Experience: Minimum 12 years
• Job Type: Full-time
• Job Requisition ID: 179685

Position Overview The Assistant General Manager Finance in Dubai will lead financial planning and analysis, strategic business partnering, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial governance across Al-Futtaim 's corporate business functions. The role supports senior leadership by transforming financial results and strategic priorities into practical recommendations that improve business performance and decision-making. This senior finance position covers corporate divisions, schools, and the education foundation across the UAE and wider MENA region. It also involves cash-flow planning, cost optimisation, internal controls, regulatory compliance, digital transformation, and leadership of a high-performing team of 10 finance professionals.

Industry: Financial Services

Function: Accounting and Finance

Salary: 45000-60000 monthly (Market estimated)

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any Candidate
• Preferred Location: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

What You 'll Do

• Act as a strategic financial advisor to Group Headquarters and corporate leadership.
• Support strategic planning, investment decisions, and business improvement initiatives.
• Translate financial information and organisational priorities into actionable recommendations.
• Advise stakeholders on finance procedures, corporate policies, and Delegation of Authority requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for corporate divisions, schools, and the education foundation.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting cycles.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities for the Corporate Division.
• Prepare variance analysis, financial forecasts, and performance reports for senior management.
• Lead bi-weekly cash-flow planning and maintain liquidity within approved funding limits.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and key performance indicators.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, financial recoveries, and operational improvements.
• Maintain robust internal controls to safeguard organisational assets and financial integrity.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, corporate policies, and external regulations.
• Review and approve business cases, expenditure authorisations, and internal approval submissions.
• Participate in steering committees and cross-functional working groups.
• Partner with group functions on financial systems and transformation projects.
• Integrate AI and digital tools into finance workflows to improve productivity and reporting.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 10 finance professionals.
• Promote integrity, collaboration, accountability, and continuous professional development.
• Support financial operations across the UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Lebanon.

Ideal Profile

• Professional accounting qualification such as CA or CPA.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in business finance, group finance, or corporate accounting.
• Proven expertise in financial planning and analysis.
• Strong experience in commercial finance, management accounting, and financial reporting.
• Advanced understanding of accounting principles, reporting standards, internal controls, and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to advise senior executives and influence strategic decisions.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, and variance-analysis capabilities.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to generate data-driven business insights.
• Practical experience using SAP FICO and SAP BPC.
• Proficiency in Power BI and AI-enabled finance tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent leadership, presentation, communication, and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Proven experience leading and developing a sizeable finance team.
• Ability to manage complex financial responsibilities across multiple businesses and countries.
• Strong commercial judgement with high standards of accuracy and integrity.

Why Join Us

• Take on a senior finance leadership role within a diversified regional organisation.
• Work closely with corporate and group-level decision-makers.
• Influence financial strategy across multiple business functions and regional markets.
• Lead financial planning, reporting, governance, and transformation initiatives.
• Help introduce AI-enabled processes and digital innovation across finance operations.
• Develop and guide an experienced team of finance professionals.
• Gain regional exposure across corporate, education, and foundation operations.
• Work in a values-led environment focused on respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence.
• Access long-term career-development opportunities within Al-Futtaim.

Skills

Tags Financial Planning and Analysis, Strategic Business Partnering, Corporate Finance, Commercial Finance, Management Accounting, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting, Cash-Flow Planning, Variance Analysis, Cost Management, Internal Controls, Compliance, SAP FICO, SAP BPC, Power BI, AI Tools, Advanced Excel, Leadership, CA, CPA

About the Company

Al-Futtaim is a privately held and diversified regional organisation headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Its operations span automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare, supported by more than 35000 employees across over 20 countries. Through international brand partnerships, regional expertise, customer focus, and progressive business practices, the group continues to support sustainable growth across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.