National _ Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

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 Arab 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 organization 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

Overview of the role

A Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) expert is essentially in charge of all business forecasting. They provide analysis in decision-making in all matters operational, financial, and strategic.

What you will do

• Performs a monthly review for the performance of each quarter by preparing financial and business reports and updating the financial plan for the next quarter.
• Prepares annual financial plan (budget) beginning of the fiscal year and Quarterly budget updates in conjunction with the different departments’ managers.
• Monitors all expenses regularly.
• Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cost savings projects, and internal controls.
• Ensures required system uploads in BPC and SAP.
• Issues P&L Analysis as (P&L Actual Vs. Budget).
• Performs strategic plans whenever required.
• Reviews the cash reports and cash forecasts for the company.
• Reviews sales reports and payment plans.
• Responsible for finance models required by all parties.
• Prepares ad-hoc analysis when required.

Required Skills to be Successful

• Leadership
• Communication
• Critical Analysis

About the Team

The FPA team is a group of 2 highly motivated, collaborative, and fun, finance professionals across Egypt, looking to add a Manager to the department, to whom all of them will report.

What equips you for the role

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or any related field.
• 10 - 12 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and planning.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Applications
• CMA Certification is a strong asset.
• Exposure to SAP and Yardi is preferred.

About Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate

The real estate development and operations arm of Al-Futtaim, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate is responsible for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across MENA. With high-quality residential, business, retail, tourism, educational and healthcare developments, the master developer caters to the diverse needs of cities and communities in the region. From origination, conception, development, sales, procurement and construction of mega-projects and the leasing, operation and management of these projects after completion, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) has been developing and managing owned landbanks, unlocking the economic potential of the region and contributing to future development for more than 40 years.

Our focus is to enable and invest in meaningful relationships to make our properties the best places to live and work, build additional products and services and enable partnerships to create true value to our customers throughout their entire experience with us.

AFGRE is responsible for master planning of all projects in its portfolio, including two large scale mixed use destinations: Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City.

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