Finance Manager - Corporate FPA

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 380,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim is seeking a Finance Manager in Dubai to lead FP&A for the Corporate Division and act as a finance business partner across leadership and functions. The role covers budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, cash flow planning, cost allocation, profitability analysis, and data-driven decision support with a strong emphasis on automation and SAP/Power BI.

The candidate should have 5–8 years of financial control/management experience, a bachelor’s in accounting or finance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; 5–8 years in financial control/management.
• Professional qualification (CA/CPA/CIMA/ACCA) preferred.
• Hands-on SAP FICO, BPC/SAC, Power BI and advanced Excel experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting for Corporate/GTDP, align with group targets.
• Deliver monthly MIS and P&L reporting with insightful commentary.
• Develop automated dashboards to reduce manual reporting effort.
• Conduct cost and profitability analyses, identify optimization opportunities.
• Serve as finance business partner to leadership and functions.

Skills

Financial planning

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in accounting/finance

CA/CPA/CIMA/ACCA preferred

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Job description

Finance Manager - Corporate FP&A Job Snapshot

Role: Finance Manager Location: Dubai, UAE Industry: Financial Services Function: Financial Planning-Advising Experience: 5-8 years in financial control and management Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site

Al-Futtaim is seeking a Finance Manager in Dubai, UAE to lead Financial Planning and Analysis activities within the Corporate Division and serve as a finance business partner to leadership and business functions. The role covers budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, cash flow planning, cost allocation, profitability analysis, and financial performance insights, with a strong focus on automation, cost optimization, and data-driven decision-making.

Country: UAE City: Dubai Industry: Financial Services Function: Financial Planning-Advising Salary: Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality: Not specified Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site Overview of the Role The Finance Manager will lead FP&A activities for the Corporate and GTDP function while coordinating with Group Finance, business divisions, and other stakeholders. The position combines financial control with business partnering, requiring the ability to challenge assumptions, interpret performance, identify risks and opportunities, and translate financial information into practical recommendations.

Budgeting, Forecasting and Cost Allocations

• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting for the Corporate and GTDP function.
• Consolidate financial inputs from different divisions and critically review underlying assumptions.
• Align financial plans with Group strategic targets.
• Ensure budgets and forecasts are accurate and submitted within established Group timelines.
• Maintain forecast accuracy within agreed tolerances.
• Complete divisional cost allocations using the approved allocation model.
• Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of cost allocation processes.

Management Reporting and Financial Analysis

• Deliver accurate and timely monthly MIS and P&L performance reporting.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
• Provide clear commentary explaining financial drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare and publish monthly MIS and CFO-CTO dashboards within agreed timelines.
• Develop automated and self-service dashboards that reduce dependency on manual reporting.

Cash Flow Planning and Forecasting The Finance Manager will prepare and submit bi-weekly cash flow forecasts, align projected cash requirements with business plans, and investigate differences between forecast and actual cash movements.

Cost and Profitability Optimization

• Analyse major cost drivers and profitability across relevant entities.
• Identify cost optimization and margin improvement opportunities.
• Complete cost-driver and profitability analysis during each reporting cycle.
• Support improvements in recovery and utilization rates.
• Use financial insights to help stakeholders make informed cost and performance decisions.

Planning Excellence and Automation

A key element of the position is improving the speed, reliability, and efficiency of financial planning and reporting. The Finance Manager will leverage SAP, Power BI, advanced Excel, and relevant data platforms to automate processes, improve reporting capabilities, shorten reporting cycles, and reduce manual effort.

Business Partnering and Decision Support

• Act as a finance business partner to leadership and relevant business functions.
• Convert financial and operational data into actionable insights.
• Conduct regular business review meetings with divisions and functions.
• Provide timely recommendations to support management decisions.
• Collaborate across functional and organizational boundaries to support financial performance and value creation.

Required Skills

• Strong financial planning and analysis capabilities.
• Proficiency in SAP, Power BI, and advanced Excel.
• Strong accounting and financial control knowledge.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to identify and drive process improvements.
• Understanding of cost optimization and profitability analysis.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should hold a bachelor 's degree in accounting or finance and have 5-8 years of experience in financial control and management.

A professional qualification such as CA, CPA, CIMA, or ACCA is preferred.

Hands-on experience with SAP FICO, BPC or SAC, together with Power BI and advanced Excel, is required.

About Al-Futtaim

Al-Futtaim is a privately held regional business headquartered in Dubai and operating across more than 20 countries. The Group employs more than 40000 people and operates across automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and health. Its portfolio represents more than 200 brands, including Toyota, Lexus, IKEA, ACE, and Marks and Spencer.