Financial Analyst FP&A | Retail | Dubai

Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 154086 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 worlds most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Groups 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 roleThe holder of this role would assist in Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, Reporting, Financial Analysis, Contingency Planning, Automation, Projects and Administration What you will doAssist 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 successfulGood 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 roleCommerce 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 RetailAl-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 Spencers 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

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About Company

The Al-Futtaim Group is a large conglomerate based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.As a family-owned business, we take a long-term view in everything we do, because we believe that sustainable success requires uncompromising commitment.
That’s the reason why some of the world’s most admired and innovative brands from the USA, UK, Japan, Sweden, France, Germany and Switzerland – from sectors as diverse with each other as automotive, retail, real estate and finance – trust Al-Futtaim with their own reputation and commercial success since the 1930s.
And through our inherent customer-centric approach and relentless pursuit of perfection, we add significant value – connecting consumers in 20+ markets with these brands in contemporary, powerful, meaningful and emotional ways that create longstanding relationships based on loyalty and mutual trust.