[ref. y20509817] Financial Controller And Business Partner - Dubai
Job description / Role
Employment: Full TimeJob Requisition ID: 170876
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 A"rab 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 world's most admired and innovative brands.Al-Futtaim Group's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation 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.
We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our Group Procurement in the capacity of Financial Controller & Business Partner - Procurement.
Overview of the role
To provide financial leadership and business partnering support to the Procurement function, ensuring effective financial management, cost optimization, and strategic alignment with organizational objectives. The role involves financial planning, analysis, and collaboration with procurement leaders to drive value and achieve business goals.
What you will do- Act as a strategic partner to the CPO, challenging the status quo and identifying opportunities for growth.
- Fully participate as a member of the procurement leadership team, proactively contributing to key business decisions.
- Establish finance as a true global business partner within procurement.
- Manage relationships with the Group and external stakeholders, supporting the CPO as required.
- Ensure that financial controls are robust enough to support the pace of growth and transformation.
- Education: Graduate caliber, qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent).
- Significant financial management experience in a multinational environment, with B2B/Retail/Automotive exposure being advantageous.
- Demonstrable track record in identifying and delivering substantial business performance improvements through business partnering.
- Basic knowledge of tax matters.
- Knowledge of SAP would be helpful.
What equips you for the role
Job-Specific/Technical Skills required to complete the tasks:- Drive the financial aspects of the procurement transformation project.
- Manage financial components of global procurement contracts to ensure Al-Futtaim achieves best value.
- Ensure effective financial systems are in place globally to deliver rolled-up global savings data accurately and timely.
- Develop global financial policies for procurement.
- Review procurement budgets and present quarterly updates to leadership.
- Actively contributes to procurement transformation by working closely with leadership.
- Engage with key stakeholders, including local/global finance, suppliers, and business partners.
- Undertake projects as required by the Head of Global Procurement or Head of Global G&A Controlling, Financial Controlling.
- Establish and enforce financial controls, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with procurement, legal, and compliance teams to mitigate procurement-related risks and ensure transparency.
- Oversee audits related to procurement finances to ensure accuracy and integrity in reporting
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About the Company
Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region.Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.
The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario.The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.
The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.
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