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\xe2\x80\x99s 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: The incumbent will be responsible for providing financial modelling / working capital management / capital structure / financial analytics / commercial reviews / Information support to the Non-Passenger Car brands finance teams, to contribute to performance reviews / cashflows management / operational decision making, and improvement plans in meeting the company profitability & financial objectives.
What you will do:

• Developing financial models for the accurate business and financial planning and forecasts for existing non-Passenger car brands and any new operations
• Support to BUs for developing the financial and business plans and strategies
• Support in the preparation of annual plans and periodical reviews
• Support in ensuring the right capital structure for all the non-passenger car brands
• Balance sheet debt : equity structure streamlining across all the non-passenger car brands
• Ensuring all BUs cashflows are in line with underlying business plans and reflect correct commercial assumptions
• Support BU teams to develop the approval notes and working papers in line with stakeholders\xe2\x80\x99 expectations
• Close alignment with Group Treasury and Group Finance to implement the best COE practices and policies across all the brands
• Review and advise the management in all aspects of working capital planning by analysing historical data and validating underlying assumptions.
• Ensure all the stock ordering DOAs and processes are in place and working in right balance
• Review and Monitor BU level overdue and follow-up with the Credit COE team for corrective actions.
• Provide analytical support in evaluating BUs pricing strategies, specific focus on FX risk.
• Support review of procurement process / analysis and control.
• To support and advise in capex and project evaluation and prepare feasibility reports.
• Assist rents and leasing division directly with all aspects of accounting / financial analysis and policy development
• Preparation of monthly management reports and presentation for management board.
• Reporting and analysis for brand including a strong KPI focus.
• Support BUFMs/Financial Controllers in divisional performance reviews and variance analysis.
• Coordinate and support Central Share Services and COEs teams in GL review and accounting related issues
• Design and present the finance operational & structural transformation/Integration initiatives for all overseas & non-passenger cars entities.
• Deliver through overseas finance teams and help them implement the divisional finance transformation initiatives.
• Advice and support Shared Services team and business units in system and process development for new initiatives and existing process improvements. Become a SAP super user and a key project member in the proposed implementation of SAP BW

Required Skills to be successful:

• Strong understanding of cash flow concepts / principles, liquidity management, cash flow forecasting a must with particular focus on Direct Cash Flow
• Experience in assessment of asset & liability mismatches and managing the implementation of required short- and medium-term financing structures to maintain liquidity, interest rate, and other balance sheet risks
• Advanced excel skills is must, financial modelling (preferred), SAP and treasury module
• Proficient in Borrowing from banks and financial institutions, term sheet negotiation and banking relationship.

About the Team: You will be reporting to Sr. Financial Controller and working in very business environment
What equips you for the role: Education: Degree in Finance / CFA / Qualified Chartered Accountant Minimum Experience and Knowledge: 7 years similar experience; Strong financial modelling and treasury/cashflows knowledge. Job-Specific Skills: Advanced systems skills in particular MS Excel and preferably in SAP; Ability to manage and understand a large, complex, multi branded business; Good communication skills; Ability to handle multiple assignment; Strong interpersonal and team building skills.
About Al-Futtaim Automotive
A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.
We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences.
We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.
What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.