Al Futtaim Jobs - Head of Corporate Financing | Group Treasury | Dubai (Dubai, AE)

Job Requisition ID: 94942 

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.

 

We are currently seeking an experienced Head of Corporate Finance to join our Group Treasury organization.

 

The Head of Corporate Financing will establish internal capabilities and run a team in charge of all funding and corporate finance strategies for the Group and Group companies, in compliance with treasury policies and procedures. The role is division agnostic, meaning that all activities will be performed on behalf of all the Al Futtaim Group entities, subject to certain exceptions, and will have direct oversight on corporate financing activities for the GTC Egypt spoke.

In conjunction with the other functions within the Global Treasury Center, the Head of CF will assume overall responsibility for activities including:

-              Set capital and funding strategies based on divisional FP&A and real estate corporate finance submissions and corporate strategy

-              Managing all Group banking relationships, in support of Group Treasurer, and act as the central point of contact for all banking and funding discussions Group-wide, in compliance with treasury policies

-              Structure intercompany funding, equity deployment, and manage dividend / cash extraction from the divisions and overseas businesses, in compliance with treasury policies

-              Support corporate development / M&A activities alongside the Group CDU and divisions, driving the Group’s strategic agenda

-              Managing all aspect of debt structuring and negotiations with banks / investors, in conjunction with Group legal, both at Group level for central facilities (RCF’s, trade finance facilities, etc) or at division level (Real estate)

-              Performance monitoring, and loan aftercare

 

Other key accountabilities include

• Strategy and Planning Funding
• Corporate Finance 
• Bank Relationship management
• Loan aftercare and operations:
• Governance, Monitoring and Reporting
• Associate Development and succession planning

 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge: MBA, CA, CFA, CPA or similar. Treasury coursework (ACT or similar) beneficial. Financial Modelling experience is essential.
• Minimum Experience: At least 10-15 years’ relevant experience within a large organization in a managerial level.

Job-Specific Skills: Advanced Analytical, knowledge of banking and treasury, hedging and trade finance, process controls, good communication skills, exposure to ERP (especially SAP Hana) and relevant softwares of TRM.

 

Behavioural Competencies:

1.            People Management Skills;

2.            Ability to set directions and prioritise the work

3.            Maintain high degree of confidentiality;

4.            Strong and effective communication and presentation skills;

5.            Ability to work under pressure;

6.            Highly organised and attention to details;

7.            Problem Solving, Pro-active and flexible;

8.            Influencing colleagues and an ability to collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders

 

 

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