Senior Manager - Process & Compliance | Al-Futtaim Automotive | Finance

Robinson & Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A diversified regional business in Dubai seeks a Senior Manager - Process & Compliance to lead ERP implementations and drive compliance. The role demands extensive ERP experience, particularly with SAP, alongside a degree in Finance or related fields. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a focus on risk assessment and process standardization. Successful applicants will be part of a collaborative finance team working across UAE and international markets, ensuring robust internal controls and training finance associates.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years’ experience, including at least 4 years supporting SAP/other ERP processes.
• Automotive/retail industry experience preferred; SAP inbound/outbound process super user capability.
• Qualifications/certifications such as CA, CPA, CMA, or Project Management are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead ERP initiatives and act as the finance lead for ERP implementations.
• Drive digital transformation and enable data-driven decision making.
• Streamline and standardize business and finance processes.

Skills

SAP/ERP processes

Process expertise

Risk Assessment

Digital transformation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field

MBA/advanced degree

Tools

SAP

ERP platforms

Job description

Senior Manager - Process & Compliance | Al-Futtaim Automotive | Finance

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 Arab 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 organization 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.

Overview of the role

Join our Automotive Finance function as a Senior Manager – Process & Compliance, leading ERP implementations and enhancements from a finance perspective across UAE and overseas businesses. You’ll drive risk assessment, process standardization, automation, and technology enablement, champion governance and compliance through data analytics, and embed robust internal controls.

What you will do

• Lead ERP initiatives: Act as the finance lead for ERP implementations and enhancements; with satellite systems such as Incadea, ensuring standardized, automated processes tightly integrated with financial books.
• Drive digital transformation: Enable process automation and data‑driven decision making across the division; steer key IT projects to successful outcomes.
• Streamline and standardize: Identify bottlenecks, optimize workflows, and share best practices to achieve “best in class” business and finance processes.
• Own compliance frameworks: Develop policies and procedures, build exception management alerts/dashboards, and minimize high‑risk audit findings.
• Enable capability: Design and deliver training programs for finance associates on process expertise, compliance, internal controls, and analytical tools.

Required skills to be successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field; MBA/advanced degree a plus.
• 6–8 years’ experience, including at least 4 years supporting SAP/other ERP processes.
• Qualifications/certifications such as CA, CPA, CMA, SAP, or Project Management are advantageous.
• Automotive/retail industry experience preferred; SAP inbound/outbound process super user capability.

About the team

You’ll be part of the Divisional Finance Controlling & Compliance team within Automotive Finance, reporting to the Head of Divisional Process & Compliance, and collaborating closely with business and IT to roll out enhancements and upgrades. The division spans 10+ automotive businesses across UAE and international markets, operating on ERP platforms including SAP IS Auto, S/4HANA, and CarPro (with Incadea and other satellite systems).

What equips you for the role

You’ll succeed if you combine deep process expertise with hands‑on ERP leadership, a sharp analytical approach to risk and compliance, and a passion for standardization and automation. Your ability to influence stakeholders, build controls and dashboards, and uplift team capability through structured training will make you a trusted partner across the division.

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