Manager FP and A - Commercial Finance

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 246,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim is seeking a Manager FP&A for its Dubai Automotive operations. You will partner with Operations, Sales, HR, and senior management to deliver accurate forecasts, management reports, and commercial analyses that drive pricing, cost control, and profitability.

The role requires CA or equivalent, 5–8 years in finance including 3+ in commercial finance, and strong Excel/reporting abilities to support governance and performance reviews across the region.

Qualifications

• CA qualification or equivalent finance credential.
• 5–8 years of finance experience, incl. 3+ in commercial finance or FP&A.
• Strong budgeting/forecasting, variance analysis and modelling skills.
• Understanding VAT, tax compliance, audits and governance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management information reports, dashboards, and packs.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and periodic performance reviews.
• Develop financial models for pricing, profitability, and cost allocation.
• Review contracts and commercial pricing for financial impact.
• Coordinate VAT and tax guidance across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman.

Skills

Financial planning

Management reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modelling

Variance analysis

Customer profitability

Cost allocation

Overhead analysis

KPIs reporting

Business performance

Feasibility studies

Capital expenditure

VAT compliance

Tax compliance

Audit coordination

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Executive reporting

Stakeholder management

Operational finance support

Education

Chartered Accountant

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Role Overview

Manager FP and A - Commercial Finance in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Automotive opportunity focused on financial planning, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and commercial decision support. Al-Futtaim is hiring a qualified finance professional who can turn complex operational and financial data into practical insights that improve governance, pricing, cost control, and business performance.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Automotive
• Function: Financial Planning-Advising
• Salary: 22000-32000
• Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Manager FP and A will serve as a financial partner to Operations, Sales, Human Resources, Finance, and senior management. The role will improve visibility across revenue, cost, profitability, tax, capital expenditure, and operational performance. By producing accurate forecasts, management reports, and commercial evaluations, the manager will help leadership identify risks early, assess opportunities, and make informed decisions that support sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management information reports, financial packs, dashboards, and performance summaries.
• Highlight material variances, operational trends, emerging risks, and improvement opportunities for management review.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and periodic performance review activities.
• Develop financial models covering pricing, customer profitability, cost allocation, intercompany rates, and third-party business.
• Support cost-neutral pricing analysis and evaluate the financial impact of proposed commercial arrangements.
• Prepare feasibility studies, investment evaluations, and business cases for projects, expansions, and new initiatives.
• Monitor financial and operational key performance indicators across departments and business units.
• Investigate anomalies, unfavorable trends, and performance gaps and recommend corrective measures.
• Review customer contracts, service-level agreements, pricing structures, and profitability assumptions.
• Analyze divisional performance, margins, overheads, ratios, and cost drivers.
• Prepare capital expenditure and authorization for expenditure requests with operations teams.
• Confirm that capital requests include clear business justification, cost estimates, and policy approvals.
• Guide stakeholders on VAT and tax requirements affecting sales and purchase transactions.
• Maintain organized tax records and support quarterly and annual return submissions.
• Assist with tax audits, regulatory reviews, and information requests.
• Deliver practical VAT and tax guidance to internal stakeholders when required.
• Coordinate accounting, audit, regulatory, tax, and annual reporting requirements across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman.
• Strengthen financial governance by checking compliance with company policies, procedures, and approval controls.
• Work with operational teams to improve reporting accuracy, cost visibility, and profitability.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analysis, presentations, and executive reports for management.
• Translate detailed financial data into clear commercial recommendations.
• Maintain accurate assumptions, supporting schedules, reconciliations, and financial model documentation.

Ideal Profile

The successful candidate will hold a Chartered Accountant qualification or an equivalent recognized professional finance credential. Applicants should have 5-8 years of finance experience, including at least three years in commercial finance, financial planning, operational finance, or business support. Strong practical experience in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, variance analysis, financial modelling, and business performance reviews is essential. Candidates should also understand financial statements, cost allocation, overhead analysis, customer profitability, ratio analysis, and operational key performance indicators. Working knowledge of VAT, tax compliance, audits, regulatory requirements, and financial governance is required. Experience coordinating finance and tax obligations across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman would be valuable. The preferred professional will be commercially aware, analytical, collaborative, and comfortable working with senior stakeholders. Advanced Microsoft Excel capability and strong reporting and presentation skills are required.

Skills Set

• Financial planning
• Management reporting
• Budgeting
• Financial forecasting
• Management information systems
• Commercial finance
• Financial modelling
• Variance analysis
• Customer profitability analysis
• Cost allocation
• Overhead analysis
• Costing analysis
• Ratio analysis
• Key performance indicator reporting
• Business performance reviews
• Feasibility studies
• Business case preparation
• Commercial pricing analysis
• Cost-neutral pricing
• Intercompany rate analysis
• Contract review
• Service-level agreement analysis
• Capital expenditure planning
• Authorization for expenditure
• VAT compliance
• Tax compliance
• Tax return support
• Audit coordination
• Financial governance
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Financial presentations
• Stakeholder management
• Executive reporting
• Operational finance support
• Trend and risk analysis

Why Join Us

This role offers broad commercial exposure within Al-Futtaim 's established Automotive operations. The successful candidate will work directly with finance, operations, sales, human resources, and senior leadership while influencing pricing, profitability, investment, and performance decisions. The position provides a stable platform for professionals who want to deepen their expertise in financial planning, business partnering, tax governance, and regional commercial analysis. Strong performance can support progression into senior finance management, business finance leadership, financial control, or broader strategic planning responsibilities.

About the Company

Al-Futtaim is a diversified privately held regional business headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Its operations span automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare across more than 20 countries. Through Al-Futtaim Automotive, the group manages vehicle distribution, manufacturing, leasing, aftersales, mobility solutions, and commercial operations for several internationally recognized automotive brands.