Emiratization Finance Analyst

Al-Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim is seeking a proactive Finance Analyst to support financial controlling activities for the Group Director Automotive. You will focus on month-end reporting, cash flow, and cost governance while contributing to budgeting, forecasting and CFO-level reporting.

The role emphasizes variance analysis, intercompany transactions, and advanced Excel proficiency, with exposure to Ariba, Power BI and SAP Analytics Cloud. Strong stakeholder management is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial controlling, accounting and reporting principles.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in SAP and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting and business partnering is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities (Pre-Flash, Flash, management reporting).
• Analyze financial performance and provide variance commentary against budget/forecast.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and maintain control schedules.
• Manage intercompany transactions, recharge processes and cost allocations.
• Submit cash flow forecasts and support working capital reporting.
• Review requisitions, budgets and approvals via Ariba.
• Support governance reporting for CFO approvals.

Skills

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP ERP

Excel

Power BI

Anaplan

Ariba

SAP Analytics Cloud

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Analyst to support the financial controlling activities of the Group Director Automotive (GDA). The role will focus on month-end reporting, financial controls, reconciliations, cash flow reporting, cost governance and stakeholder support, while providing long-term exposure to FP&A, budgeting, forecasting and CFO-level reporting.

What You Will Do

• Support month-end close activities, including Pre-Flash, Flash and management reporting.
• Analyze financial performance and provide variance commentary against budget and forecast.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and maintain financial control schedules.
• Manage intercompany transactions, recharge processes and cost allocations.
• Submit cash flow forecasts and support working capital reporting.
• Review purchase requisitions, budgets and approval workflows through Ariba.
• Support GIAMS and governance reporting for CFO approvals.
• Partner with HR and business stakeholders on headcount and cost center reporting.
• Drive reporting improvements through automation, Power BI and AI-enabled solutions.
• Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting activities as part of FP&A development.

Required Skills To Be Successful

• Strong understanding of financial controlling, accounting and reporting principles.
• Good working knowledge of SAP ERP.
• Advanced Excel Skills With Strong Analytical And Reconciliation Capabilities.
• Ability to investigate variances and provide meaningful financial insights.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proactive, organized and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Exposure to Anaplan, Ariba, Power BI or SAP Analytics Cloud is advantageous.

What Equips You For The Role

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
• Experience in financial controlling, management reporting or accounting.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in SAP and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting and business partnering is an advantage.