Finance Executive | AlFuttaim Contracting | Emirati Talent

Al-Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim is seeking a Finance Trainee FP&A to support the Financial Planning & Analysis function, assisting in preparing financial reports, managing budgets and forecasts, and performing detailed financial analysis. You will collaborate with the Financial Reporting Manager and engage with stakeholders to ensure clear reporting and effective communication.

The role requires a solid understanding of budget processes, financial software (SAP and BPC), and MS Office, with the ability to handle

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Commerce or pursuing Inter CA/Inter CMA.
• 0-2 years of experience, preferably in the Engineering or Construction Industry, in a similar profile.
• Proficiency in ERP Financial Software, specifically SAP and BPC.
• Strong functional, analytical, and communication skills with proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Monthly MIS: extract financial reports, maintain records, circulate reports.
• Budget & Forecast Submission: manage SAP & BPC submissions, inform stakeholders of final Budget & forecast P&L.
• Financial Analysis: conduct monthly variance analysis, provide insights for decisions.
• Support Ad-hoc Requests: assist in closing ad-hoc requests and collaborate with Finance team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

SAP

BPC

MS Office

Multi-tasking

Education

B.Com

Inter CA / Inter CMA

Tools

SAP

BPC

MS Office

Job description

The Finance Trainee FP&A is responsible for supporting the Financial Planning & Analysis function by assisting in the preparation and circulation of financial reports, managing the budget and forecast submission processes, and conducting in-depth financial analysis. The role requires working closely with the Financial Reporting Manager and involves regular interactions with various stakeholders to ensure effective communication and reporting. A strong understanding of budget processes, financial software, and business operations is essential, as is the ability to handle multiple requests and drive continuous improvement within the finance function.

Overview Of The Role:

The Finance Trainee FP&A is responsible for supporting the Financial Planning & Analysis function by assisting in the preparation and circulation of financial reports, managing the budget and forecast submission processes, and conducting in-depth financial analysis. The role requires working closely with the Financial Reporting Manager and involves regular interactions with various stakeholders to ensure effective communication and reporting. A strong understanding of budget processes, financial software, and business operations is essential, as is the ability to handle multiple requests and drive continuous improvement within the finance function.

What You Will Do:

Monthly MIS

• Assist the Financial Reporting Manager in extracting financial reports from various sources and organizing them effectively.
• Maintain records of reported business performance for future reference.
• Circulate monthly MIS reports to relevant stakeholders.

Budget & Forecast Submission

• Understand and gradually take over the budget and forecast submission process in SAP & BPC, handling quarterly uploads end-to-end.
• Inform relevant stakeholders of the final Budget & forecast P&L for their respective SBUs.

Financial Analysis

• Collaborate with the Financial Reporting Manager to conduct monthly variance analysis for each Line of Business (LOB).
• Provide meaningful insights from financial data to enhance business decisions.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of business operations to identify instances of over/under spending.

Support Ad-hoc Requests

• Assist in closing ad-hoc requests from Business Analysts and Operations team.
• Collaborate with the larger Finance team to meet Group Reporting requirements.

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in financial software (SAP and BPC) and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and support continuous improvement initiatives.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• B.Com (completed or pursuing) / Inter CA / Inter CMA.
• 0-2 years of experience, preferably in the Engineering or Construction Industry, in a similar profile.
• Proficiency in ERP Financial Software, specifically SAP and BPC.
• Strong functional, analytical, and communication skills with proficiency in MS Office.