Al Futtaim Jobs - Finance Analyst | Hertz | Dubai, UAE (Dubai, AE)

Job Requisition ID: 45243 

No two days are the same at Al-Futtaim, no matter what role you have. Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives. Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognises and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.

 

As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees. You’ll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea, Robinsons, and Adidas. Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.

 

Come join us to live well, work better, and be the best.

Financial Analyst

 

Job Description:

• To support Financial Controller on delivering robust, timely and accurate financial planning, reporting and reviews
• Provide commercial and analytical support on analysis of budgets, forecasts, flash results and other financial & operational information
• Ensure accounting and financial records are correct and act as point of contact for internal audit reviews.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Management Information Systems:

• Develop suitable business MIS to encapsulate all the key performance indicators, financial, commercial & operational
• Coordinating IT system developments to keep pace with the changing operating and regulatory environment
• Timely verification of sales incentives by ensuring incentive earnings remain compliant with incentive scheme and company’s DOA

Financial Reporting:

• Monitoring posting of expenses and ensuring all the cost allocations and standard accruals are in line with Budget and/or Forecasts
• Monitoring of Fixed Assets Register to ensure CAPEX remains in line with Budgeted commitments
• Contribute to the development of business management relationships through monthly reviews and recommendation of improvement initiatives
• Review and analyse monthly financial results (B/S, P&L and cash flow) and provide key observations / recommendations to Management
• Design and implement best practices and process improvements

 

Financial & Budgetary Controls:

• Lead Budget / Forecast preparation process and support HR in manpower cost planning
• Coordinating with Functional Managers for business segment performance review
• Developing financial models and analyses to support strategic and growth initiatives
• Initiate and Drive Cost Saving Initiatives by supporting FC in evaluating direct / indirect expenses and identifying actions required to pro-actively right-size existing company cost structures against appropriate performance KPIs

 

Compliance:

• Supporting FC in establishing policies and operating procedures and ensuring that these are made available and followed by business units
• Conducting frequent audits of sales and purchase processes to ensure compliance with local Tax laws

 

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Internationally Accredited Professional Accountancy Qualification or MBA in Business Administration
• Thorough understanding of the Automotive Market and Car Rental and Leasing operations

Minimum Experience:

• 8 years in finance, with minimum 3 years’ experience of car rental and leasing industry

Job-Specific Skills:

• Numeracy
• Analytical Skills
• Positive Leadership
• Team Builder
• Commercial Awareness

Behavioural Competencies:

• Target focussed
• Persuasive
• Strategic Minded
• Reliable
• Innovative

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