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.




Al Futtaim Group is currently seeking an experienced sustainability professional to join our Group Sustainability team in the capacity of Group Sustainability Analytics & Reporting General Manager.




Overview of the role

This is a new role which will play a key role in Al Futtaim's journey towards Sustainability Leadership. The GM will be responsible for overseeing the analytics and reporting functions related to Al-Futtaim's sustainability initiatives. Their expertise will drive strategic decision-making processes by providing insightful analysis and comprehensive reporting on sustainability performance metrics.



What you will do


Reporting & Analytics

• Set up the "Sustainability cockpit" for consolidated ESG data management across our divisions and geographies
• Develop consolidated reporting in line with developments of the standards and regulatory frameworks in our markets (including IFRS, ISSB, GRI, TCFD)
• Deliver external reporting to the highest quality standards as required
• Conduct business case assessments on climate-related risks and opportunities at group level and together with divisions
• Select and implement relevant data platforms to support data collection across our divisions

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage and build the case for sustainability action with the Senior Leaders of the organization, at Group level and in the divisions
• Provide strategic support for Quarterly Business Reviews, Executive Committee meetings, Group requests/meetings, and Investment Committee as needed
• Ensure alignment across divisions and identify opportunities for collaborations and ways to address trade-offs
• Align with Group Finance function to ensure Sustainability initiatives are adequately assessed and measured
• Monitor regulatory developments on NetZero and climate action across the markets in which we operate

Additional comments


• This role will report dotted line to Finance
• This role has one direct report



Required skills to be successful


• Experience in Sustainability reporting and data analysis
• Excellent knowledge of globally recognized standards and regulatory frameworks, including IFRS, ISSB, GRI, TCFD, etc.
• Experience in one or more of our core industry verticals (Automotive, Real Estate, Retail, Financial Services, Healthcare)
• Experience building traction with diverse groups of stakeholders by leveraging facts and figures
• Passion for data and Advanced Analytics applied to Sustainability



What equips you for the role


• Master's degree or professional certification in Sustainability, Data Analytics, Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Previous experience in sustainability analytics and reporting
• Experience managing cross-functional teams




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