Finance Manager - (Financial Controller) | Emirati Talent
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BUSINESS INTRODUCTION
Majid Al Futtaim Holding is the leading shopping mall, retail, communities, entertainment developer and operator in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia regions. With over 43,000 people, revenues of over US$ 11 Billion, and operations in 18 countries. Some of the iconic brands we carry include Mall of the Emirates, Carrefour, All Saints, Lego, City Center, Abercrombie & Fitch, & Vox Cinemas. We believe in making Great Moments for Everyone, Every day.
JOB TITLE
Finance Manager (Financial Controller) | MAF Retail | Head Office UAE
ROLE SUMMARY
The Finance Manager (Financial Controller) serves as a strategic finance business partner to Retail Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams, driving profitability and operational efficiency. The role is responsible for managing the operational P&L, overseeing budgeting and forecasting, analyzing margins and costs, and delivering financial insights that support data-driven decisions and performance improvement.
ROLE PROFILE
- Partnered with Store Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to provide financial insights and support strategic business decisions.
- Owned and managed the operational P&L across stores, regions, and channels, ensuring profitability targets were achieved.
- Led budgeting, rolling forecasts, and flash reporting processes using driver-based assumptions aligned with operational plans.
- Delivered financial performance reports, variance analysis, and KPI dashboards to support timely business decision-making.
- Analyzed gross margin, sales mix, and markdown performance, identifying opportunities to improve profitability.
- Monitored and controlled operating costs, including labor, logistics, utilities, maintenance, and other controllable expenses, driving cost-efficiency initiatives.
- Identified, quantified, and tracked cost-saving and profit improvement opportunities while supporting operational owners in implementing corrective actions.
- Built strong cross-functional relationships with operational leaders, translating financial data into actionable business insights and influencing performance improvement initiatives.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field
- 5+ years of experience as a financial contoller in retail
- Experience in FMCG retail is a must
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and P&L management
WHAT WE OFFER
- At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
- Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
- Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.
How we rate this
Finance Manager - (Financial Controller) | Emirati Talent at Majid Al Futtaim rates 37 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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