Finance Manager (FP&A) – Jebel Ali

About the role

Al-Futtaim Automotive is looking for a Manager FP&A to join its Finance team in Jebel Ali. The role supports the business through financial planning, management reporting, MIS, budgeting, forecasting, feasibility studies and commercial analysis, working closely with Finance, Operations, Sales, HR and senior management.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and circulate monthly MIS, financial reports and management packs, highlighting performance, trends and variances.
• Develop financial and MIS models for 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, flag anomalies and support corrective actions.
• Prepare CAPEX and AFE requests in line with group policies and procedures.
• Review contracts, SLAs, customer profitability and variance analysis to improve business profitability.
• Guide teams on VAT and tax compliance, maintain tax records, support returns and audits, and provide VAT and tax training.
• Coordinate accounting, regulatory, VAT, tax, audit and annual return requirements across UAE, KSA and Oman where applicable.
• Prepare ad hoc analysis, reports and presentations for management.

Required profile

• Chartered Accountant qualification or equivalent finance qualification.
• Minimum 5-8 years of finance experience, 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, ratio analysis and KPI reporting skills.
• Good understanding of VAT, tax compliance, audit support and financial governance.

Required skills

• Hands-on experience in financial planning, MIS, management reporting, business analysis and feasibility studies.
• Advanced Excel and strong presentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to build financial models and turn data into commercial insights.
• Collaborative, analytical and commercially minded, able to work in a fast-paced environment.