Financial Controller & Business Partner - Procurement

Al-Futtaim Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A diversified regional business in Dubai seeks a Financial Controller & Business Partner for Procurement. The role involves providing financial leadership, managing relationships, and establishing robust financial controls. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in financial management within a multinational environment. A qualification as a professional Accountant is essential. This position supports strategic goals and compliance, ensuring optimal financial performance.

Qualifications

• Graduate caliber, qualified Accountant.
• Significant financial management experience in a multinational environment.
• Demonstrable track record in business performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to the CPO, identifying growth opportunities.
• Manage relationships with Group and external stakeholders.
• Ensure robust financial controls that support growth.

Skills

Financial management experience

Business performance improvements

Basic knowledge of tax matters

Knowledge of SAP

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our Group Procurement in the capacity of Financial Controller & Business Partner – Procurement.

Overview of the role

To provide financial leadership and business partnering support to the Procurement function, ensuring effective financial management, cost optimization, and strategic alignment with organizational objectives. The role involves financial planning, analysis, and collaboration with procurement leaders to drive value and achieve business goals.

What you will do

• Act as a strategic partner to the CPO, challenging the status quo and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Fully participate as a member of the procurement leadership team, proactively contributing to key business decisions.
• Establish finance as a true global business partner within procurement.
• Manage relationships with the Group and external stakeholders, supporting the CPO as required.
• Ensure that financial controls are robust enough to support the pace of growth and transformation.

Required skills to be successful

• Education: Graduate caliber, qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Significant financial management experience in a multinational environment, with B2B/Retail/Automotive exposure being advantageous.
• Demonstrable track record in identifying and delivering substantial business performance improvements through business partnering.
• Basic knowledge of tax matters.
• Knowledge of SAP would be helpful.

What equips you for the role

Job-Specific/Technical Skills required to complete the tasks:

• Drive the financial aspects of the procurement transformation project.
• Manage financial components of global procurement contracts to ensure Al-Futtaim achieves best value.
• Ensure effective financial systems are in place globally to deliver rolled-up global savings data accurately and timely.
• Develop global financial policies for procurement.
• Review procurement budgets and present quarterly updates to leadership.
• Actively contributes to procurement transformation by working closely with leadership.
• Engage with key stakeholders, including local/global finance, suppliers, and business partners.
• Undertake projects as required by the Head of Global Procurement or Head of Global G&A Controlling, Financial Controlling.

Governance & Compliance

• Establish and enforce financial controls, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with procurement, legal, and compliance teams to mitigate procurement-related risks and ensure transparency.
• Oversee audits related to procurement finances to ensure accuracy and integrity in reporting

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