Finance Manager (ALM / Risk Management)

Full Time1 year ago

Job Description

This role will support the Senior Financial Controller of Al Futtaim Financial Services and become the key lead in managing the ALM function of the business, managing the relationship with Automotive Divisional FP&A and Group Treasury. What you will do:Asset and liability Management:•   Implementing an assets and liabilities strategy (gapping) that optimizes the company’s r...

Desired Skills

  • Strong understanding of cash flow concepts / principles, liquidity management, cash flow forecasting a must with particular focus on Direct Cash Flow
  • Experience in assessment of asset & liability mismatches and managing the implementation of required short- and medium-term financing structures to maintain liquidity, interest rate, and other balance sheet risks
  • Advanced excel skills is must, financial modelling (preferred), SAP and treasury module
  • Proficient in Borrowing from banks and financial institutions, term sheet negotiation and banking relationship.

 

About the Team:

You will be reporting to Sr. Financial Controller and working in very business environment 

 

What equips you for the role:

 

Education:

•   Qualified in Finance or Accounting (CA, CPA, CFA)

•   Understanding of forex and treasury accounting including FX, liquidity, cashflow and various financial instruments

 

Minimum Experience and Knowledge: 

•   8 to 10 years of Automotive and or banking experience preferable

•   Strong understanding of cash flow concepts / principles and forecasting a must with particular focus on Direct Cash Flow.

•   Experience in Managing balance sheet risks and mitigation strategy 

•   Excellent communication, analytical, written, and interpersonal skills, and proven ability to work with global finance teams. 

•   Understanding of financial markets, financial instruments and debt instruments

•   Knowledge of banking relationships and covenants

•   Established record in managing multiple and competing priorities. Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment


 

About Al Futtaim Group Dubai, UAE

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Structured into six divisions; automotive, retail, electronics, engineering and technology, real estate, financial services and general services, Al-Futtaim operates through more than 60 companies and maintains a decentralised approach, giving individual businesses flexibility and versatility to maintain a competitive stance.

Employing in excess of 20,000 people across the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Syria, Pakistan, Singapore and Europe, this approach benefits employees, providing a clearly defined work culture where individuals are empowered with authority and responsibility for their work.

The success of Al-Futtaim is attributed to proactively managing change whilst upholding the values of integrity, service and social responsibility. The majority of businesses, built on a portfolio of world leading brands, dominate their sector.