Job Requisition ID: 162531Established 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 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.We are currently seeking an experienced finance professional to join our Group Finance team in the capacity of MIS Manager.Overview of the role
To assist the General Manager in driving the timelines for the Budgets, Quarterly Reviews and Strategic Plans, control the various information / data submissions by companies and carry out the related analysis to be presented to the Senior Management.To assist the General Manager in carrying out Post-Acquisition Reviews, Post Completion Reviews, prepare Benchmarking analysis / reports to compare AF with other external businesses etc.To compile all the monthly Management Reporting including Flash Report and the related variance analysis / commentariesWhat you will doFinancial Analysis & Reporting

• Preparation, Financial Analysis & Reporting of the Monthly Management Results (Flash Report) along with commentary for variances in order to facilitate review by the Senior Management for timely decision making
• Updating of various reports including VC's Dashboard in connection with the Monthly reporting in the CEO's Reports Suite for the Vice Chairman and the Senior Management.
• Analysis and Preparation of various ad-hoc reports for the General Manager, Group Financial Controller, CFO and the Senior Management with variance analysis and commentary on Group, Division and Entity Level to facilitate strategic reviews
• Carry out reconciliation of the Flash Results with the Management Consolidation and Legal Consolidation Results
• Preparation of various Monthly Manpower Cost analysis at an Entity, Division and Group Level

Budgets, Quarterly Reviews & Strategic Plans

• Assist the General Manager in driving the Annual Financial Budgets, Forecasts and Long Term Planning exercises in a structured manner (including preparation of Review Templates) and within guidelines communicated in order to ensure adherence to process and timelines
• Jointly carry out consolidation of Budgets, Quarterly Forecasts, Rolling Forecasts on a monthly basis and the yearly Strategic Planning exercise for Trading Group , Property Group and AF Group to provide a group-wide view of the consolidated results
• Ensure finance partners are trained and guided to deliver the Budgets, Forecasts and Long Term Plans in BPC system per the Group Guidelines

Benchmarking Analysis

• Periodically carry out benchmarking analysis to compare the performance / KPIs of various businesses of Al-Futtaim with external businesses to provide insights to the Management.

SAP, SAP BPC, Tableau, Power BI system enhancements

• To assist the General Manager in identifying / detailing / planning the execution / delivery of various identified enhancements relating to Reporting / Budgets / Quarterly Reviews / Strategic Plans

Required skills to be successful

• Sound knowledge of various Financial
• Processes, Planning and Analytical Skills
• Effective Communication
• Strong people and time management skills
• MS Office,
• ERP & Consolidation

What equips you for the role

• Chartered Accountant with good working knowledge on SAP ERP, SAP BI/BW, SAP BPC system and other reporting tools
• Overall, 7-10 years + in Finance with 2 to 3 years in similar role

We're here to provide excellent service but a little help from you can ensure a five-star candidate experience from start to finish.Before you click apply: Please read the job description carefully to ensure you can confidently demonstrate why this opportunity is right for you and take the time to put together a well-crafted and personalised CV to further boost your visibility. Our global Talent Acquisition team members are all assigned to specific businesses to ensure that we make the best matches between talent and opportunities. We not only consider the requisite compatibility of skills and behaviours, but also how candidates align with our Values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.As part of our candidate experience promise, we also want to make ourselves available to you throughout the application process. We make every effort to review and respond to every application.

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