Assistant General Manager Finance
Posted date [2026-07-25]
(ID: 48636)
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Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional family business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. |
Job Description and Requirements
Assistant General Manager FinanceJob Snapshot
Role: Assistant General Manager Finance
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Experience: Minimum 12 years
Job Type: Full-time
Job Requisition ID: 179685
Position Overview
The Assistant General Manager Finance in Dubai will lead financial planning and analysis, strategic business partnering, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial governance for Al-Futtaim\'s corporate business functions. The role will provide senior leaders with financial insights and practical recommendations that support strategic decisions, performance improvement, and long-term organisational objectives.
The position covers corporate divisions, schools, and the education foundation across the UAE and wider MENA region. Responsibilities also include cash-flow planning, cost control, regulatory compliance, internal controls, digital finance transformation, and leadership of a 10-member finance team.
Industry: Financial Services
Function: Accounting and Finance
Salary: 45000-60000 monthly (Market estimated)
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Preferred Location: Any
Job Type: Full-time
What
You\'ll Do
* Act as a strategic financial advisor to Group Headquarters and corporate leadership.
* Support strategic planning, investment decisions, and business improvement programmes.
* Translate financial data and business priorities into actionable recommendations.
* Advise stakeholders on finance processes, corporate policies, and Delegation of Authority requirements.
* Ensure accurate and timely reporting for corporate divisions, schools, and the education foundation.
* Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting.
* Lead budgeting and forecasting activities for the Corporate Division.
* Prepare variance analyses, financial forecasts, and performance insights.
* Manage bi-weekly cash-flow planning and maintain liquidity within approved funding limits.
* Monitor financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and key performance indicators.
* Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, financial recovery, and operational improvement.
* Maintain effective internal controls to protect company assets and financial integrity.
* Ensure compliance with accounting standards, corporate policies, and external regulations.
* Review and approve business cases, expenditure authorisations, and internal approval submissions.
* Participate in steering committees and cross-functional project groups.
* Support finance systems, digital transformation, and process-improvement initiatives.
* Integrate AI tools into finance workflows to improve productivity and decision-making.
* Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team of 10 finance professionals.
* Support financial operations across the UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Lebanon.
Ideal Profile
* Professional accounting qualification such as CA or CPA.
* Minimum 12 years of experience in corporate finance, group finance, or accounting.
* Proven expertise in financial planning and analysis.
* Strong background in commercial finance, management accounting, and financial reporting.
* Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and regulatory compliance.
* Experience supporting senior executives and influencing strategic decisions.
* Strong budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, and variance-analysis capabilities.
* Advanced analytical skills with the ability to produce data-driven insights.
* Practical experience with SAP FICO and SAP BPC.
* Proficiency in Power BI and AI-enabled finance tools.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
* Excellent leadership, presentation, communication, and stakeholder-management abilities.
* Experience leading and developing a sizeable finance team.
* Ability to manage complex financial responsibilities across multiple countries and business units.
Why Join Us
* Take on a senior finance leadership position within a diversified regional organisation.
* Work closely with corporate and group-level decision-makers.
* Influence financial strategy across several businesses and geographic markets.
* Lead FP and A, financial reporting, governance, and transformation initiatives.
* Help introduce AI-enabled processes and digital innovation across finance operations.
* Develop and manage an experienced team of finance professionals.
* Gain regional exposure across corporate, education, and foundation operations.
* Work in an organisation guided by respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence.
* Access long-term career-development opportunities within Al-Futtaim.
Skills Tags
Financial Planning and Analysis, FP and A, Strategic Business Partnering, Corporate Finance, Commercial Finance, Management Accounting, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting, Cash-Flow Planning, Variance Analysis, Cost Management, Internal Controls, Compliance, SAP FICO, SAP BPC, Power BI, AI Tools, Advanced Excel, Leadership, CA, CPA
About the Company
Al-Futtaim is a privately held and diversified regional organisation headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Its business portfolio covers automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare, with more than 35000 employees working across over 20 countries. The group combines regional expertise, international brand partnerships, customer focus, and progressive business practices to support sustainable growth across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
* Act as a strategic financial advisor to Group Headquarters and corporate leadership.
* Support strategic planning, investment decisions, and business improvement programmes.
* Translate financial data and business priorities into actionable recommendations.
* Advise stakeholders on finance processes, corporate policies, and Delegation of Authority requirements.
* Ensure accurate and timely reporting for corporate divisions, schools, and the education foundation.
* Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting.
* Lead budgeting and forecasting activities for the Corporate Division.
* Prepare variance analyses, financial forecasts, and performance insights.
* Manage bi-weekly cash-flow planning and maintain liquidity within approved funding limits.
* Monitor financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and key performance indicators.
* Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, financial recovery, and operational improvement.
* Maintain effective internal controls to protect company assets and financial integrity.
* Ensure compliance with accounting standards, corporate policies, and external regulations.
* Review and approve business cases, expenditure authorisations, and internal approval submissions.
* Participate in steering committees and cross-functional project groups.
* Support finance systems, digital transformation, and process-improvement initiatives.
* Integrate AI tools into finance workflows to improve productivity and decision-making.
* Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team of 10 finance professionals.
* Support financial operations across the UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Lebanon.
Ideal Profile
* Professional accounting qualification such as CA or CPA.
* Minimum 12 years of experience in corporate finance, group finance, or accounting.
* Proven expertise in financial planning and analysis.
* Strong background in commercial finance, management accounting, and financial reporting.
* Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and regulatory compliance.
* Experience supporting senior executives and influencing strategic decisions.
* Strong budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, and variance-analysis capabilities.
* Advanced analytical skills with the ability to produce data-driven insights.
* Practical experience with SAP FICO and SAP BPC.
* Proficiency in Power BI and AI-enabled finance tools.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
* Excellent leadership, presentation, communication, and stakeholder-management abilities.
* Experience leading and developing a sizeable finance team.
* Ability to manage complex financial responsibilities across multiple countries and business units.
Why Join Us
* Take on a senior finance leadership position within a diversified regional organisation.
* Work closely with corporate and group-level decision-makers.
* Influence financial strategy across several businesses and geographic markets.
* Lead FP and A, financial reporting, governance, and transformation initiatives.
* Help introduce AI-enabled processes and digital innovation across finance operations.
* Develop and manage an experienced team of finance professionals.
* Gain regional exposure across corporate, education, and foundation operations.
* Work in an organisation guided by respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence.
* Access long-term career-development opportunities within Al-Futtaim.
Skills Tags
Financial Planning and Analysis, FP and A, Strategic Business Partnering, Corporate Finance, Commercial Finance, Management Accounting, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting, Cash-Flow Planning, Variance Analysis, Cost Management, Internal Controls, Compliance, SAP FICO, SAP BPC, Power BI, AI Tools, Advanced Excel, Leadership, CA, CPA
About the Company
Al-Futtaim is a privately held and diversified regional organisation headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Its business portfolio covers automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare, with more than 35000 employees working across over 20 countries. The group combines regional expertise, international brand partnerships, customer focus, and progressive business practices to support sustainable growth across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
