Finance Manager | Al- Futtaim Automotive | Finance
Overview of the role
We are currently looking for a Manager FP&A to join our Finance team in Jebel Ali. The role will support the business through robust financial planning, management reporting, MIS, budgeting, forecasting, feasibility studies and commercial analysis. This position works closely with Finance, Operations, Sales, HR and senior management to provide accurate insights, identify trends, support decision-making and ensure strong financial governance across the business.
What you will do
• Prepare and circulate monthly MIS, financial reports and management packs, highlighting business performance, operational trends and key variances.
• Develop financial and MIS models to support cost-neutral pricing, intercompany rates, customer profitability, commercial pricing and third-party business analysis.
• Support feasibility studies, business cases and financial evaluations for expansion plans, projects and commercial initiatives.
• Monitor operational and financial KPIs, identify anomalies or negative trends, and provide clear analysis to support corrective actions.
• Prepare CAPEX and AFE requests in coordination with operations, ensuring compliance with group policies and procedures.
• Review contracts, SLAs, customer profitability, divisional performance and variance analysis to support improved business profitability.
• Guide teams on VAT and tax compliance requirements across sales and purchase transactions, ensuring adherence to tax authority and group guidelines.
• Maintain tax-related records, support quarterly and annual return submissions, assist with audits and provide relevant VAT and tax training to stakeholders.
• Coordinate accounting, regulatory, VAT, tax, audit and annual return requirements across UAE, KSA and Oman where applicable.
• Prepare ad hoc analysis, reports and presentations as required by management.
Skills
Required skills to be successful
• Professional qualification as a Chartered Accountant or equivalent finance qualification.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Finance, including at least 3 years in commercial finance and/or operational support.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, MIS reporting, variance analysis and business performance reviews. Strong financial analysis, costing analysis, ratio analysis and KPI reporting skills.
• Good understanding of VAT, tax compliance, audit support and financial governance requirements.
About the team
You will be part of the Finance team, working closely with operational and commercial stakeholders to support business performance, financial control and informed decision-making. The role partners with Operations, Sales, HR and Management to provide accurate reporting, financial insights and commercial analysis that help drive profitability and continuous improvement.
What equips you for the role
• Hands-on experience in financial planning, MIS, management reporting, business analysis and feasibility studies.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, cost allocation, overhead analysis, profitability reviews and operational KPIs.
• Ability to understand business operations and develop relevant reports, analysis and recommendations to support management decisions.
• Collaborative, analytical and commercially minded approach with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work closely with Finance, Operations, Sales, HR and senior management.
• High attention to detail with the ability to identify trends, risks, opportunities and improvement areas.
• Advanced Excel and strong presentation/reporting skills
• Ability to build financial models and translate data into meaningful commercial insights.