Finance Analyst - Automotive Financial Controlling
AlFuttaim
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Job summary
Al-Futtaim Automotive is seeking a proactive Finance Analyst to support month-end closing, financial reporting and governance across the Automotive segment in Dubai. The role emphasizes accuracy, controls and collaboration with FP&A, HR and operations to drive business decisions.
The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge, advanced Excel and SAP skills, with exposure to budgeting, forecasting and CFO-level reporting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
- Experience in financial controlling, management reporting or accounting.
- Strong Excel skills and SAP proficiency.
- Ability to analyse financial performance with accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Month-end closing and financial reporting.
- Variance analysis and commentary.
- Balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
- Intercompany accounting and cost allocations.
- Cash flow forecasting and working capital reporting.
- Budgeting and forecasting support.
Skills
Education
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Job description
Finance Analyst - Automotive Financial Controlling Job Snapshot - Role: Finance Analyst - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Automotive - Function: Financial Control - Experience: Experience in financial controlling, management reporting or accounting; minimum years not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site
Al-Futtaim Automotive is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Analyst to support the financial controlling activities of the Group Director Automotive (GDA) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on month-end financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, cash flow forecasting, cost governance and financial controls. The Finance Analyst will work closely with Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Human Resources and operational stakeholders to maintain accurate financial information and support effective business decisions. The position also provides exposure to annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and CFO-level financial reporting. The successful candidate will contribute to improving reporting efficiency through automation, Power BI and AI-enabled solutions. This opportunity requires strong accounting knowledge, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, SAP proficiency and the ability to analyze financial performance while maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance.
Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Dubai - Industry: Automotive - Function: Financial Control - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site
- Support month-end financial closing activities for the Automotive business.
- Assist in preparing Pre-Flash, Flash and management reporting.
- Ensure financial information is accurate, complete and available within reporting deadlines.
- Review financial results and identify significant movements requiring investigation.
- Prepare financial performance analysis and supporting commentary.
- Coordinate with relevant finance teams to resolve reporting discrepancies.
- Support the preparation of financial information for management review.
- Analyze actual financial performance against approved budgets and forecasts.
- Investigate significant revenue, expenditure and financial performance variances.
- Prepare clear explanations of financial movements and their underlying causes.
- Provide meaningful financial insights to support management decisions.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand operational factors affecting financial results.
- Maintain accurate supporting analysis for financial reporting and performance reviews.
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
- Maintain financial control schedules and supporting accounting documentation.
- Investigate reconciliation differences and coordinate their resolution.
- Support the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
- Ensure financial controlling activities follow applicable internal policies and procedures.
- Identify potential control issues and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
- Contribute to effective financial governance and reporting accuracy.
- Manage and monitor intercompany financial transactions.
- Support intercompany recharge processes and related accounting entries.
- Prepare and review cost allocations across relevant business units and cost centres.
- Verify the accuracy of supporting financial information.
- Coordinate with finance stakeholders to resolve intercompany discrepancies.
- Maintain appropriate documentation for recharge and allocation activities.
- Support accurate recognition and reporting of business costs.
- Prepare and submit cash flow forecasts within established reporting timelines.
- Support working capital reporting and related financial analysis.
- Review relevant financial information to identify changes in cash flow requirements.
- Coordinate with finance stakeholders to obtain accurate forecasting inputs.
- Investigate material differences between projected and reported financial information.
- Support management visibility of cash flow and working capital performance.
- Review purchase requisitions against relevant budgets and financial requirements.
- Support purchase approval workflows using Ariba.
- Verify cost information and applicable approval requirements.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to clarify budget availability and expenditure requests.
- Support financial governance relating to cost centre expenditure.
- Identify discrepancies in purchase requests and supporting financial information.
- Maintain appropriate documentation for financial review and approval activities.
- Support GIAMS and related governance reporting for CFO approvals.
- Prepare and consolidate financial information required for approval processes.
- Review supporting financial data for accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to obtain required documentation.
- Assist with financial analysis supporting management and CFO-level decisions.
- Maintain organized records of governance-related financial reporting activities.
- Partner with Human Resources and business stakeholders on headcount reporting.
- Support the preparation and review of cost centre financial information.
- Analyze relevant employee-related costs and financial movements.
- Coordinate with HR and Finance teams to clarify reporting differences.
- Maintain accurate supporting schedules for headcount and cost centre analysis.
- Contribute to consistent reporting across relevant business functions.
- Support annual budgeting activities as part of the broader FP&A process.
- Assist with quarterly financial forecasting.
- Prepare financial data and supporting analysis for planning exercises.
- Review budget and forecast assumptions with relevant stakeholders.
- Analyze changes in projected financial performance.
- Contribute to the preparation of financial planning and management reporting materials.
- Develop practical exposure to business partnering and financial planning activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes through automation.
- Use advanced Excel capabilities to support financial analysis and reconciliations.
- Contribute to reporting improvements using Power BI and AI-enabled solutions.
- Support more efficient preparation and presentation of financial information.
- Apply data analysis techniques to improve the quality of financial insights.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify repetitive reporting activities that may benefit from automation.
- Maintain an interest in emerging finance technologies and continuous process improvement.
- Work closely with Finance, FP&A, HR and operational stakeholders.
- Provide financial information and analysis to support business requirements.
- Communicate financial findings clearly and accurately.
- Follow up with relevant teams to resolve reporting and reconciliation matters.
- Support effective coordination across financial controlling and planning activities.
- Maintain professional relationships with internal stakeholders.
- Manage competing reporting priorities while meeting established deadlines.
- Strong understanding of financial controlling and accounting principles.
- Knowledge of management reporting and financial governance.
- Hands‑on experience with month‑end closing activities.
- Ability to prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
- Strong financial analysis and variance investigation capabilities.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Good working knowledge of SAP ERP.
- Ability to interpret financial information and provide meaningful insights.
- Understanding of cash flow forecasting and working capital reporting.
- Knowledge of cost allocations and intercompany accounting processes.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Good organizational and time management capabilities.
- Proactive approach to completing financial reporting requirements.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and reporting priorities.
- Interest in financial reporting automation and data analytics.
- Bachelor 's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
- Experience in financial controlling, management reporting or accounting.
- Practical experience with month‑end financial closing.
- Experience preparing financial reconciliations and conducting variance analysis.
- Proficiency in SAP and advanced Microsoft Excel.
- Understanding of financial reporting and accounting processes.
- Ability to work collaboratively with finance and business stakeholders.
- Exposure to annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting.
- Experience supporting FP&A or finance business partnering activities.
- Familiarity with Anaplan.
- Experience using Ariba.
- Knowledge of Power BI.
- Exposure to SAP Analytics Cloud.
- Interest in finance technology, reporting automation and AI‑enabled analytics.
The Finance Analyst will join a collaborative finance team supporting Al‑Futtaim Automotive. The team works closely with Finance, FP&A, HR and operational stakeholders to support financial controlling, management reporting, governance and business performance analysis. The role offers exposure to broader finance activities, including budgeting, forecasting and CFO‑level reporting, while contributing to ongoing improvements in financial processes and reporting capabilities.
Job Requisition ID: 182832
Al‑Futtaim Automotive is a regional mobility business operating across eight countries in the Middle East, Asia and North Africa. With a portfolio of more than 25 internationally recognized brands, the division provides mobility products and services across passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and industrial equipment. Its operations include integrated logistics, leasing, aftersales and financial services, supporting customers throughout the mobility journey. Al‑Futtaim Automotive focuses on innovation, digital transformation and customer experience while developing solutions that respond to the changing needs of individuals, businesses and communities. With more than 9,000 employees, the business promotes collaboration, professional development and continuous improvement across its operations.
Established in the 1930s and headquartered in Dubai, Al‑Futtaim is a diversified privately held regional business operating across more than 20 countries. The Group employs more than 40,000 people and operates in automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare. Its portfolio represents more than 200 internationally recognized brands, including Toyota, Lexus, IKEA, ACE and Marks & Spencer. Al‑Futtaim focuses on enriching lives and supporting communities through digital innovation, artificial intelligence, sustainable growth and strategic partnerships. The Group aims to create long‑term value for customers, employees, communities and business partners while building a responsible legacy for future generations.
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