Senior Manager - Treasury Controlling

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim is seeking a Senior Manager - Treasury Controlling in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to support the Global Treasury Centre with treasury governance, transformation, financial control, reporting, AI strategy, and risk management.

Working closely with the Head of Controlling, the role will develop governance frameworks, oversee strategic treasury initiatives, strengthen controls, and provide actionable financial insights within a large and complex organization.

Qualifications

• CA, CFA, CPA, or equivalent professional certification is required.
• ACT or similar treasury coursework is beneficial.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within a large organization managing treasury operations and controls.
• Advanced knowledge of treasury processes, banking, hedging, and trade finance.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP TRM.
• Proficiency with Power BI and related analytical reporting tools.
• Ability to combine detailed financial analysis with treasury governance and strategic transformation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of treasury governance frameworks.
• Maintain treasury policies, SOPs, SLAs, DOAs, RACI matrices, and operating models.
• Support communication and adoption of governance across Global Treasury, GBS, and business lines.
• Monitor compliance with treasury policies and controls.
• Manage governance reviews and ensure timely closure of actions.
• Drive treasury transformation including standardization, automation, and efficiency.
• Govern strategic projects such as Cash Pooling, In-House Bank, Trade Finance digitization, and treasury technology.
• Monitor project delivery against timelines and budgets.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual activity and risks.
• Support development of efficient and scalable treasury processes.
• Lead governance for Treasury AI development and deployment.
• Establish controls for AI-enabled treasury solutions and ensure stage-gate compliance.
• Support adoption of AI-enabled reporting, analytics and decision-support.
• Partner with EIT and AI office to implement Treasury AI strategy.
• Track compliance with AI governance framework and deployment of approved uses.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Treasury processes knowledge

Financial controls

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Pressure tolerance

Education

CA/ CFA/ CPA

Treasury coursework (ACT)

Tools

SAP TRM

Power BI

ERP systems

Treasury management systems

Job description

Job Snapshot

• Role: Senior Manager - Treasury Controlling
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Financial Services
• Function: Finance
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Job Type: Full Time

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Financial Services
• Function: Finance
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Overview of the Role

Al-Futtaim is seeking a Senior Manager - Treasury Controlling in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to support the Global Treasury Centre with treasury governance, transformation, financial control, reporting, AI strategy, and risk management. Working closely with the Head of Controlling, the role will develop governance frameworks, oversee strategic treasury initiatives, strengthen controls, and provide actionable financial insights within a large and complex organization.

What You Will Do

• Treasury Governance and Compliance
  • Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Treasury governance frameworks.
  • Maintain Treasury Policies, SOPs, SLAs, DOAs, RACI matrices, and relevant operating models.
  • Support effective communication and adoption of governance requirements across Global Treasury, GBS, and business divisions.
  • Monitor compliance with established treasury policies and controls.
  • Manage annual governance reviews and ensure identified compliance actions are closed within required timelines.
• Treasury Transformation and Process Excellence
  • Drive treasury transformation initiatives covering standardization, automation, stronger controls, and operational efficiency.
  • Govern strategic projects involving Cash Pooling, In-House Bank, Trade Finance digitization, and Treasury technology.
  • Monitor project delivery against agreed timelines and budgets.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce manual activity and associated operational risks.
  • Support the development of efficient and scalable treasury processes.
• Treasury AI Strategy and Innovation
  • Lead governance activities associated with Treasury AI development and deployment.
  • Establish and maintain appropriate controls for AI-enabled treasury solutions.
  • Ensure adherence to applicable stage-gate processes.
  • Support adoption of AI-enabled reporting, analytics, and decision-support capabilities.
  • Partner with EIT and the AI office to implement the Treasury AI strategy.
  • Track compliance with the AI governance framework and monitor deployment of approved AI use cases.
• Treasury Reporting and Financial Control
  • Oversee preparation, review, and analysis of Treasury reports.
  • Monitor Treasury P&L, Balance Sheet positions, and treasury operating costs.
  • Provide management with clear and actionable financial insights.
  • Ensure Treasury reports are published within required timelines.
  • Monitor performance against budgets, forecasts, and strategic objectives.
  • Maintain Treasury P&L and cost variances within agreed thresholds.
• Audit and Risk Management
  • Act as a primary point of contact for internal and external treasury audits.
  • Maintain an effective treasury control environment.
  • Coordinate responses to audit requirements and findings.
  • Ensure audit actions are addressed within agreed timelines.
  • Work toward preventing repeat high-risk audit observations.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders across treasury governance, transformation, reporting, technology, and control activities.
  • Communicate complex treasury matters clearly to relevant stakeholders.
  • Influence and collaborate with colleagues across different business functions.
  • Maintain effective working relationships while managing competing priorities and deadlines.

Required Skills

• Advanced analytical capability and a thorough understanding of treasury processes.
• Strong knowledge of treasury operations and financial controls.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with ERP and treasury management systems.
• Proficiency in SAP TRM.
• Experience using Power BI for reporting and data visualization.
• Ability to operate effectively under pressure.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability.
• Ability to work collaboratively across a complex organizational structure.

What Qualifies You for the Role

• CA, CFA, CPA, or equivalent professional certification is required.
• ACT or similar treasury coursework is beneficial.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within a large organization managing treasury operations and controls.
• Advanced knowledge of treasury processes, banking, hedging, and trade finance.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP TRM.
• Proficiency with Power BI and related analytical reporting tools.
• Ability to combine detailed financial analysis with treasury governance and strategic transformation requirements.

About Al-Futtaim

Al-Futtaim is a privately held regional business headquartered in Dubai with operations across more than 20 countries. Its activities span automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and health. The Group employs more than 40,000 people and represents more than 200 brands. Its current business priorities include digital innovation, AI, sustainable growth, strategic partnerships, and creating long-term value for customers, communities, and business partners.