Financial Analyst FP&A

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
The holder of this role would assist in Strategic Planning, Budgeting,
Forecasting, Reporting, Financial Analysis, Contingency Planning, Automation,
Projects and Administration

What you will do
Assist the BP&A Team to manage the Strategic Plan, Budget and Forecasts
Assist the BP&A Team to follow up, prepare and circulate regular and adhoc
reports and financial analysis on a timely manner
Assist the BP&A Team to follow up, prepare and circulate regular and adhoc
reports and financial analysis on a timely manner
Provide administrative support to BP&A Head and Team

Required Skills to be successful
Good working knowledge of other MS office packages
Knowledge of accounting software packages, preferably ERP such as SAP
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, planning and organizing skills and good
business acumen.

What equips you for the role
Commerce graduate with ‎4 years' experience
The candidate should have adequate working knowledge of budgeting, financial /
management reporting in Middle East preferably in retail sector.
The candidate should be able to effectively interact and work within and
outside team. He / She should demonstrate ability to develop and maintain
healthy relationship with colleagues to ensure timely delivery of results.
About Al-Futtaim Retail
Al-Futtaim Retail has established itself as one of the leaders in Retail
across the Middle East, Africa & Asia over the past ‎30 years. We have
developed partnerships with some of the biggest and most respected Brands in
the world including IKEA, ACE and Toys R Us in the Middle East and the Inditex
Group of Brands (Zara, Mango, Bershka and P&B) across Asia. We are also one of
the largest Global partners of Marks and Spencer's in both regions with over
‎75 stores offering both fashion & food options.

Most recently we have been responsible for bringing brands to the Middle East
for the first time with the exciting launches of Watsons and B&Q and we aim to
continue to be agile and adaptive to our markets with new launches and further
development. For this to be possible we aim to recruit the best talent from
all backgrounds who will continue to challenge and develop our diverse
workforce which includes over ‎100 nationalities across ‎12 countries. Join us
today and make a difference…